Sick and tired of Senator Lieberman's threats? Had enough? Want to actually DO something about it? Here's your chance...
As diaried earlier, we over at Left Take started a Facebook Page last week: "If Joe Lieberman filibusters health care, I will donate to his opponent"
And... we're now up to over 20,000 pledgers (fans).
Based on previous pledge efforts we've been involved with (DraftWesleyClark.com, etc.), and based on feedback from pledgers, we're estimating an average donation of $50 per pledger will ultimately materialize if he filibusters (in fact, we're actually specifically requesting $50 or higher).
It's a guess, but we think it's a conservative one. Some folks will be lower, and some pledgers will flake. On the other hand, a lot of folks will give more than $50. And at least a few of the thousands will max out, and donate $2,300 (and every one of those effectively makes up for 45 who flake).
Frankly, given how extremely pissed off people seem to be, we wouldn't be surprised if it ends up higher. So with 20,000+ pledgers, we're now up to over $1 million pledged.
And we're getting some real nice press as well:
Become a fan today, send a message to Senator Lieberman, and tell your 10,000 closest friends to do the same.
Note: Since some folks have asked, just to be crystal clear, we are not looking for donations for us, nor will we accept them if offered. Rather, once opponents have announced for 2012, we will alert the pledgers, and ask them to donate directly.
UPDATE: Thanks for the recs folks! Also, per a few suggestions here, we've added a pledge thread at Left Take. For those who would prefer not to pledge via Facebook, or who don't have an account there, just leave your comment at Left Take.
UPDATE # 2: While you're at it, check out another effort from Working Assets/Credo: Joe Must Go. An effort to strip Lieberman of his committee chairmanship.
UPDATE # 3: Title tweaked, to avoid ambiguity. Thanks jpk!