Here we go. Like you, ( I bet ) I am tired of clearing my text messages of requests for donations.
But. Not all requests are equal. Right? Some scream scam. Some are clearly legit. And some fall in the middle. Let’s crowd source what we receive and where it belongs.
let’s call it the good the bad and the ugly classification system. For now.
- the good (meaning legitimate requests from individual candidates and “Good” PACs)
- the bad ( meaning some borderline PACs and vanity candidates)
- the ugly (scam PACs bad actors, questionable entities)
the problem is, of course, the bad category. For one thing it’s a bad name since I expect some good, but not viable candidates would end up there. And what constitutes a borderline pac?
I expect some would say the DCC would fall into the bad category. Some would say ANY PAC belongs there.
gawd “bad” is just the wrong moniker. Maybe to “meh?”
ok let’s make it simple for today. Let’s make today’s focus this :
No Surrender Fund. Where does it fall?
- stated goals? Raise 50 grand in one day!
- what will the do with the $?
Vague. Very vague.
updated: they are targeting two races. See comments
- alarmist? I would say so
- FEC track record? None that I could find.
- Web site? Pretty boiler plate. Single page really.
- About/contact? A PO Box and info@ email
- Whois result? Owner redacted.
even if I give them the benefit of the doubt this screams ugly. I sent them an email — let’s see if they reply
Post a reply with your incoming texts and thoughts.
I think we should highlight those to avoid, AND entities to promote.
we can debate the middle.
Updated with link and correction