I threw my name and $5 in the hat. Please no one else, I want to win this
I'm kidding, I hope the campaign raises a lot with this contest.
LOL, good luck. Would be cool if someone here wins and can report back with the experience.
It is a great idea, others have done it and I'm glad to see them open to doing it too. Even more than the total amount of money raised, it's a way to draw in new donors. They might only be giving $5, but they're also giving their name and contact info so the campaign will be able to directly ask for donations from them later. And it increases his overall number of donors, which shows greater support.
Hmmm... The campaign's lawyers may want to take a look at this before they get into legal trouble.
They have the disclaimer at the bottom that no purchase or contribution is necessary, but above, they say you have to donate $5 or more. Stupid regulations, in any case, but they don't want any press about illegal fundraising schemes.
I think they're safe. Every contest or drawing has to offer a "no purchase necessary" entry option. Like when you see it on a candy bar or whatever in the store, you technically don't have to buy the candy bar and open the wrapper to see if you win. You can mail them a self addressed stamped envelope with your info and get a free entry.
But they put that in the fine print so most people just see "buy this to enter" - or in this case donate.
They should be making an effort to get as many pro Rand audience members for all debates. I understand it's usually near impossible to get tickets (usually involves a raffle), but Rand supporters should be trying to get in.
Yeah, I think this one is going to be like the last one... a really small audience, and all the tickets were given to party members and connected people.
Whoever wins Rand's raffle has to represent all of us and make sure to cheer loudly.
Don't think the info has been released for the next debate yet, hopefully it actually has an audience and some supporters can get in.
