Over $10,000 raised! (Cliff note version)

[jlkrusty]

This post is the cliff notes version of the every growing thread found at

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showth...e=0#Post7818330

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Cliff Notes:

On October 26, 2006, this community started a drive to donate money against Arizona Senator Jon Kyl--if you don't know, this is a senator that sponsored the bill against ongline gambling. One week later, we have raised over $10,000 against senator Kyl:

http://www.actblue.com/page/pokerplayers

Great job everybody! Our donations have shown that we will fight. But, the drive is not over. You still have a chance to contribute. If you still haven't donated, please go to the page and donate whatever you can. Add your name to the list that shows that you actually did something. I know that, regardless of who wins, I and many others will continue to refer to this donation effort long after the elections. This, among other efforts, will be used to show that poker players do have a voice. So, add your name to the list of people that have donated.

Also, please realize that this race is turning out to be closer than a lot of people thought:

http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/154165.php
http://www.dscc.org/img/AZearlyvote.pdf
http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/NewsSt...001119.htm&

If you have already donated, please email or contact anyone you know that lives in Arizona. Talk to them about Kyl vs. Pederson. Try to get them to vote this coming Tuesday. Pederson has a substantial lead among young voters. The problem is that young voters typically do not vote. If a large chunk of the younger population actually voted, Pederson would win. Talk to your friends, your family, or anyone you know in Arizona who would vote against Kyl. Beg them to go vote.

[Poofler]

This should be publicized, too. I don't know where, but it makes a decent two paragraph story.

[gila]

Just added $25. And, as a 31 year old, I will vote for the first time in my life.

[crzylgs]

We got mentioned on Arizona Congress Watch, which IMO is the best site tracking the AZ races.

http://www.azcongresswatch.com/?p=2503

[spidey74]

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We got mentioned on Arizona Congress Watch, which IMO is the best site tracking the AZ races.

http://www.azcongresswatch.com/?p=2503

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Tremendous find crzylgs! Not only are we mentioned, but the page is starting to look like a poker forum. Let's continue this trend and make more anti-Kyl, pro-poker posts!!!

[Berge20]

Just another example of how this group can actively participate in the political process when effectively organized. Quite frankly, this was about as simple as it gets too. Imagine the possibilities....

[Cubswin]

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Just another example of how this group can actively participate in the political process when effectively organized.

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[jlkrusty]

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Just another example of how this group can actively participate in the political process when effectively organized. Quite frankly, this was about as simple as it gets too. Imagine the possibilities....

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Berge:

Any chance of you leading the next drive? You and Mr. K seem to know the most about politics. I'd gladly support a drive that either of you ran.

Also, how do we get you to be president of the PPA?

[Berge20]

Appreciate the vote of confidence. My involvement has to be limited, otherwise I will find myself needing to resign my current job (conflict of interest issues).

While I really do think there is a ton of potential here politically, I am just not at a point in my career/life where I feel comfortable doing that. Plus, while the PPA has some faults (particularly in the communication with members/players), it does have a good chance of improving and becoming a force.

[whitepotatoe]

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OH MY GOD! Berge is working for KYL!!!

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