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A People-Powered Campaign

by: Jeff Gardner

Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 11:14:55 AM EDT

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Well, today is the day. I am asking all of my friends and supporters looking to change Trenton to head to my Act Blue page and make a donation to support my campaign.

The idea behind a money bomb is simple: it's a term used to describe a grassroots fundraising effort over a brief, fixed time period - usually to support a candidate for election by dramatically increasing, concentrating, and publicizing fundraising activity during a specific hour or day. In my case, the time is now, the day is here, and the link is this: Jeff Gardner Money Bomb

This money bomb is about showing the strength of the progressive netroots, and the stark difference between Senator Girgenti's campaign and mine. We're a people powered campaign.

I'm raising money from normal, everyday people looking for better representation in Trenton. My opponent is raising money from special interests and lobbyists looking for something in return. We need leaders fighting for the people in the State Senate, not just the politically connected. more below

Jeff Gardner :: A People-Powered Campaign

But, I can't topple a 30-year incumbent without your help. If you step up for me over the three months, I promise I'll be a strong voice for you fighting back against Governor Christie's regressive policies. We need Democrats in Trenton with the guts to stand up to this Governor, to stand up to the policies we believe in, and to fight for progressive ideals.

Please spread the word about today's money bomb to your friends on Facebook and Twitter and let's make a real impact today.

I'm asking for a $25 commitment today from friends and supporters. Contribute here. I hope I can count on you to join my campaign and help me unseat John Girgenti.

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Go, Jeff, Go! (4.00 / 1)

Contributing ... again!

It's not a particularly snappy signature, but here's what I think we need in the next NJ Democratic State Chair.

by: Rosi Efthim @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 15:30:07 PM UTC

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Thanks! (0.00 / 0)

Awesome! xox

by: Jeff Gardner @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 15:45:52 PM UTC

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Just donated (4.00 / 1)

And wrote a diary entry about why.

Tick Tick Boom!

Jeffrey Doshna

by: Jeff Doshna @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 15:35:05 PM UTC

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Thank you! (0.00 / 0)

by: Jeff Gardner @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 15:46:10 PM UTC

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It's this simple... (4.00 / 2)

I've been telling all the people I know who in the past have professed their frustration with Christie, his Republican pals and with Democrats who just play along with his policies that they can just sit and whine or they can do something. And that "something" is to put some financial push into a campaign like Jeff's. It's really that simple. After all, most of us can't vote in Jeff's district but we sure can contribute money so he can get his message out, especially in the face of Girgenti's deep pockets. My partner and I have done our part (and threw some more money into the basket today) and we're reminding all our friends to do theirs.

by: Alex @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 15:49:01 PM UTC

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not in a position to give money (0.00 / 0)

but I will give you whatever support I can from Monmouth County.

http://outspokenliberal.blogsp...

by: tabbycat31 @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 16:39:21 PM UTC

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Thanks, tabbycat31 (0.00 / 0)

Down the line, we'd love to have your alliance, enthusiasm and shoe leather!

It's not a particularly snappy signature, but here's what I think we need in the next NJ Democratic State Chair.

by: Rosi Efthim @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 17:39:55 PM UTC

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I wish I had shoe leather... (4.00 / 1)

...but with competing priorities, all I can do is give cash. It's exciting to think that, each doing what we can, we can be a part of something positive in this state.

by: Alex @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 18:03:42 PM UTC

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Thanks, Aegletes. (0.00 / 0)

It's not a particularly snappy signature, but here's what I think we need in the next NJ Democratic State Chair.

by: Rosi Efthim @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 18:15:01 PM UTC

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I want to give something down the line (0.00 / 0)

What I give depends on where I end up (I'm chasing leads for jobs in four states including NJ right now).

I'll be more than happy to help however I can though.

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by: tabbycat31 @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 18:27:03 PM UTC

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April 2nd, Asbury Park (0.00 / 0)

I'll bet we could use a volunteer at the House Party fundraiser in Asbury Park.

Could that be you?

by: Jeff Gardner @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 19:18:07 PM UTC

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Name the time and place (0.00 / 0)

As long as it is after the MC Dems convention (which is in the morning), I will be there.

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by: tabbycat31 @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 19:32:53 PM UTC

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See you there! (0.00 / 0)

4p - details in the link above.
Contact me directly, so I can put you in touch w/the event organizers.
Thanks!
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by: Jeff Gardner @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 19:47:58 PM UTC

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Go, Jeff, Go! (4.00 / 2)

Let's make this money bomb huge!

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by: Kaili Lambe @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 17:05:28 PM UTC

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Thanks, DFA! (4.00 / 1)

That huge email that went out this morning from Jim Dean was awesome.

It's not a particularly snappy signature, but here's what I think we need in the next NJ Democratic State Chair.

by: Rosi Efthim @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 17:40:54 PM UTC

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Thank you DFA! (0.00 / 0)

Signed, a former Netroots Nation Scholarship winner.

by: Jeff Gardner @ Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 19:15:37 PM UTC

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