Don't just sit there, DO something!

**Hoosierbuck** · 09-04-2008, 02:17 PM

It's for real, guys. If you ever are going to get involved in a political campaign, now is the time. I just bought a camo cap and some stickers and signs at John McCain's website. http://www.goptrunk.com/category-s/99.htm

That is a link to the sportsmen for McCain stuff, they have separate stuff for Catholics, Veterans, different minority groups, all kinds of categories.

Make a contribution, talk it up to your friends and family, be an influence in your circle. I have never done this before, but I believe in this guy and I fear the other one.

Please do it now. Thanks.

HB

**ksbowhntr77** · 09-04-2008, 05:51 PM

I just ordered 4 stickers for me and my huntin' buddies. I did my part and I feel great about it. Easy choice in my book.....

**oldksnarc** · 09-04-2008, 07:32 PM

I went - I ordered. Then I saw the disclaimer. It's a for profit company and none of the proceeds support the campaign. Is there one where the proceeds do?

**Hoosierbuck** · 09-04-2008, 08:36 PM

D'OH! Are you sure? That would suck. I thought it was at least GOP funding that will buy commercials or something. mIt's the store from McCain's website. What can we do?

HB

**bulldawg** · 09-05-2008, 02:13 AM

Usually there are stickers and signs available at the headquarters for free if you walk in. Or, maybe you have to donate to get them, but they are still available and your donation will fund the campaign that way.

Dawg

**nativetexan** · 09-05-2008, 08:48 AM

I believe that when you purchase stickers, shirts, hats, etc. that the funds do not go directly to the candidate by federal election law. In essence, you are paying for his advertising to get his name out there.

Election law also prohibits 501C's from donating to candidates, so anything you purchase will be for profit to someone.

I tried to find some references on fundraising through shirts, hats, etc. but I am certain that I read that somewhere a long time ago. Maybe someone could dig deeper if they know something.

Really, the best way to donate is simply by going straight to his website and giving a cash donation.

When I went to the townhall here in Jersey, they didn't sell or giveaway anything. They just walked the line and asked for contributions.

But, remember you are purchasing advertising for our candidate whether the money goes to him or not. So either way, its all good.

**Dawg** · 09-05-2008, 09:26 AM

I went......I bought.

**slugshooter** · 09-11-2008, 10:01 AM

Many times, a candidate will send you items if you make a contribution to their campaign, but it is usually just a button or a sticker. This goptrunk.com site has a direct link from the johnmccain.com campaign website, so I wouldn't feel bad from ordering from them. Also, I would check your local party headquarters for items that they give out for free or sell for a small fee. Mostly this would be yard signs, buttons, or decals.