Where should we put our money in 2018?

[LAS14]

Hubby and I were talking about where to put our money for the 2018 elections. We realized that neither of us had vivid ideas about candidates to support. I must have donated to the Nevada lady, because I keep getting desperate eloquent e-mails. He likes Sherrod Brown but is puzzled that we have heard little about him.

For one thing, I'll donate to the NDRC (National Democratic Redistricting Committee) as they work to get Democrats elected to state legislatures where gerrymandering is a big issue.

But what else? The DCCC? Let the bigwigs decide?

Where are you all giving your money?

[nycbos]

1. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC)...

...has helped flipped many state legislative races from red to blue this year.

[LAS14]

7. What's the difference between the DLCC and the DCCC? nt

[nycbos]

14. The DLCC is for State Legislative races.

The party has overlooked these races for to long.

[LAS14]

18. Ah! I didn't know about that. Sounds good for reasons....

...similar to those for supporting the NDRC. Although the NDRC is specifically targeted to states where gerrymandering is an issue.

[ProudLib72]

2. I'd rather give directly to the candidate

I did that in the special elections. It's much more satisfying that way. I like to see the ads and know I gave X amount to that candidate instead of guessing the DCCC's apportioning scheme.

[phylny]

5. I am spending my money on my two Virginia candidates,

Tim Kaine and Leslie Cockburn (VA-05). I'm sending each money monthly automatically. I tell this to the DCCC each and every time they call.

[FSogol]

9. Yeah, go local! Sen Tim Kaine and Rep Gerry Connolly for me. n/t

[unc70]

3. Putting mine locally in NC

NC Supreme Court and General Assembly. I know these races and candidates and they are really important.

[marble falls]

4. The NDRC is one I never thought of that I think is great idea!

[LAS14]

8. I'm SO GLAD to hear that someone has heard! Every month or so...

... I post something about the NDRC. It's just the best action going, but I don't think their PR is working very well. Rachel did a thing about them. And Obama did a video that I posted. I'm going to post it again soon. But it's really the way to make change. THANKS!!!!!!

[marble falls]

19. People don't understand what gerrymandering does, how it works. Tom Delay should have ...

been kept in jail and Newt Gingrich should have been placed right beside him.

[brooklynite]

6. Here's my Master Database of competitive races...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9efjylfjxt78uoh/2018%20races.xlsx?dl=0

[LAS14]

10. SHIT!!!! So many toss-ups!!!!! I wish we were rich!!!!! nt

[Stuart G]

12. I looked at it and wish I understood it.

[brooklynite]

13. I'll update it with definitions tomorrow...

...in the meantime, do you have specific questions?

[jeffreyi]

11. Check out Swing Left

They have identified vulnerable races across the country.

[oberliner]

15. May I recommend Harley Rouda?

He has a shot to beat Dana R.

https://www.harleyforcongress.com/

[bottomofthehill]

16. Think locally with money and time

Give what you can to the candidate/candidates closest to you and try to volunteer your time too. Canvassing, Phone Backs, Stand outs what ever you can do to help!

[LAS14]

17. Kicking in hopes of getting even more good ideas. nt

[LAS14]

20. Kicking one more time to get ideas from the week day crowd. nt