Why isn't this moneybomb doing better?

[trey4sports]

I didn't see the advertising running up to this one, and it was not on the site to take advantage of the traffic spike related to the debate.

I'm not sure why so many repeat threads are popping up on this. I've posted repeatedly:

1. This was not advertised very well. I have heard many people who had forgotten or didn't know today was a MB at all.
2. It's a Saturday during NCAA football season. You might hate football, but in some cities that makes it very difficult to attract new donors.
3. People are tapped out, worn out, or maxed out.
4. Money Bombs are monthly all of a sudden. There are people still encouraging this. It's not a good idea.
5. For some reason, some people are holding onto some money for the 9/19 MB for RevPAC.
6. It is September, 2011. This early in the game we did not have this level of funding last time, nor professional ads, nor such coordination in the early states. Please have some perspective.

weve had multiple debates now and most people are plugged into politics this whole "its still too early" is getting played out. Secondly, we raised 1.75 million with only a ffew weeks notice leading up to the birthday bash. I think people keep making up excuses for our less-than-stellar fundraising because they're afraid to admit that we might not be able to raise the type of money we did last time.

 

[MelissaWV]

weve had multiple debates now and most people are plugged into politics this whole "its still too early" is getting played out. Secondly, we raised 1.75 million with only a ffew weeks notice leading up to the birthday bash. I think people keep making up excuses for our less-than-stellar fundraising because they're afraid to admit that we might not be able to raise the type of money we did last time.

Last time? How much, precisely, had been raised by Ron and Ron-related PACs by this time in 2007?

 

[madengr]

If you are going to donate a fixed amount, probably better to have done it earlier (as the campaign wanted) rather than now. I only coughed up $25 this time, but the first few bombs were +$100 each. I'm sure people are strapped for cash too. I can't do as much as I could the last few months, but I'll be able to again in the late fall and winter.

 

[libertybrewcity]

I think the moneybomb is doing really well given the fact that we had one in July and August. People donated a lot in the post-Ames SP moneybomb (1.8 million) and so a lot don't have a whole lot to give now.

School has just started so many people have other expenses (textbooks, tuition, clothing, food) and so that takes a large chunk out of what they can give. I try to give about 50 each moneybomb, but I could only spare about 20 this time. Some will be bigger than others, some will be smaller.

I didn't have much time to promote this one. I didn't see any graphics, so 650k, 700k is an excellent amount given the amount of advertising.

Let's stay optimistic and keep the momentum going. Didn't the June or July moneybomb only pull in 600k? And the one after 1 million?

There is no downward trend. If the campaign needs money they will get it. It won't end anytime soon.

 

[spudea]

Money Bombs are monthly all of a sudden. There are people still encouraging this. It's not a good idea.

monthly moneybombs inspire people to donate sooner rather than later. THIS IS A GOOD THING! And the campaign is very grateful or they wouldn't endorse the moneybombs. Sure it doesn't set records, but lets focus on the positives, we're raising several times more money for the campaign than last go round.

 

[TheTexan]

Hopefully this just inspires people to step up their game for Black this Out

 

[RonPaulFever]

They'll keep the ticker up until it hits a million, just like with the birthday money bomb. It may take until tomorrow, but it'll get there. That's a win in my book regardless of what previous money bombs have netted.

 

[libertybrewcity]

They'll keep the ticker up until it hits a million, just like with the birthday money bomb. It may take until tomorrow, but it'll get there. That's a win in my book regardless of what previous money bombs have netted.

I have a fever...and the only prescription is more Ron Paul!

 

[Diashi]

I think times are tough for people financially.

I'll second this.

 

[libertybrewcity]

And you act like 650/700 is a bad thing?!!! Santorum would jump ship and promote gay marriage to have 600k in his bank account this quarter.

 

[trey4sports]

Last time? How much, precisely, had been raised by Ron and Ron-related PACs by this time in 2007?

yes, well unless something changes the mantra will be, oh its only november, decemeber is too early, we're holding our powder for super tuesday.... etc etc. I keep hearing this excuse that it's too early.....bullshit. Yes, the moneybombs occured much later last time, but after having had 3 or 4 national debates and only raising $800K on our moneybomb tonight we need some serious introspection rather than making vague excuses about it being too early in the cycle.



EDIT: I'm not downing the effort. Please don't make this to be what it isn't. I'm just saying let's just be honest with ourselves.

 

[IndianaPolitico]

As someone who has been trying to promote this for quite a while, I agree that for some reason people just did NOT seem to get motivated. It was very hard to try and get people to comment on social media sites, and alot of people said that they were "Waiting for the "Black out THIS!" Money bomb.

For me, a "Constitution Day" money bomb is VERY exciting...

 

[speciallyblend]

Maybe everyone's broke?
And no, I'm not joking - I wonder how many people who donated big bucks in '08 are doing as well financially now as they were then?

i hate to steal this line but it's the economy stupid obviously not calling you stupid

 

[Aratus]

the california straw poll rsults may be arriving in the next 30 minutes if they don't get announced sunday! winning!
ron paul is either first or second. he packed the room for his speech. the other candidates seemed less organized
however the event cost 100 bucks at the door and 90 dollars pre-paid. we may get very good news soon! winning!

 

[MelissaWV]

yes, well unless something changes the mantra will be, oh its only november, decemeber is too early, we're holding our powder for super tuesday.... etc etc. I keep hearing this excuse that it's too early.....bullshit. Yes, the moneybombs occured much later last time, but after having had 3 or 4 national debates and only raising $800K on our moneybomb tonight we need some serious introspection rather than making vague excuses about it being too early in the cycle.



EDIT: I'm not downing the effort. Please don't make this to be what it isn't. I'm just saying let's just be honest with ourselves.

And part of being honest is recognizing how things are, and why they are that way. The fact it's early on IS going to influence how we can raise money. The MB model is not going to work as well anymore. I've gone over reasons for that as well. I do think we are doing better than we did last time, and I do think the money is being spent more wisely. I don't think that "better" should be the goal, though.

 

[speciallyblend]

As someone who has been trying to promote this for quite a while, I agree that for some reason people just did NOT seem to get motivated. It was very hard to try and get people to comment on social media sites, and alot of people said that they were "Waiting for the "Black out THIS!" Money bomb.

For me, a "Constitution Day" money bomb is VERY exciting...

bottom line folks are living paycheck to paycheck. I work all the time yet i am one paycheck from being homeless and i haven't missed work in 20 plus yrs not one day!! times are very tough and most folks do not admit they are in trouble! no new jobs and if more folks lose their jobs. THE SHI_ WILL HIT THE FAN. The day they stop unemployment checks for millions is the day the riots start!!

 

[RonPaulFever]

And you act like 650/700 is a bad thing?!!! Santorum would jump ship and promote gay marriage to have 600k in his bank account this quarter.

Indeed!

I'd like to point something out to the people who are getting discouraged and weren't around for the last campaign. Yes, the Nov. and Dec. moneybombs in '07 were HUGE successes, but the money came too late. The campaign didn't get enough money early on to build a strong organization or proper strategy, and they were scrambling to spend it. The end result was hastily made videos like "He's catching on!" and last-minute campaign offices being opened.

This time is much, much different. The campaign is getting money NOW - and a lot of it - when it is most needed. They are building a strong campaign and doing things the right way. A lot of people aren't even paying attention to the election cycle yet, and that includes Ron Paul supporters from the last go around....and yet look what has been accomplished so far. Keep your chin up because it's only going to get better.

 

[devil21]

I just dont have any spare cash right now to donate. Im sure Im not the only one. I dont wait for moneybombs to donate anymore though.

 

[SlowSki]

I donated half of what I normally do, though I'm thinking about giving another $25 later. I've already donated a few times and the last money bomb I donated twice technically since I donated that Monday as well. I spent too much money last month, so I'm trying to cut back this month. This is the most I've ever given to a campaign. I think it is a lot to ask people to donate even a couple of hundred dollars to any campaign, though I believe it is worth it. If Ron is able to jump in the polls in the next 2-3 months, I think that will help a lot. I just hope we can raise enough in the interim to get him there.

 

[Chainspell]

yeah I didn't donate im so broke right now. I've paid for music rights to use on my videos and thats my donation. Plus I promote RP videos on youtube with adwords and adbrite so thats my donation as well. So being broke already, its a big stretch for me to donate