mauserme Posted October 24, 2020 at 12:19 PM Share Posted October 24, 2020 at 12:19 PM https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/leading-gun-control-group-abandons-60-million-spending-pledge/ Leading Gun-Control Group Abandons $60 Million Spending PledgeStephen Gutowski - OCTOBER 23, 2020 2:22 PMThe nation's top gun-control group is falling far short of its 2020 election spending pledge with less than two weeks to go before Nov. 3.Despite promising to spend $60 million in 2020, Everytown for Gun Safety—founded by billionaire Michael Bloomberg and backed primarily by wealthy donors—has spent less than $26 million, according to Federal Election Commission records. Even with the cash on hand reported by the group in its latest filing, it will only be able to spend less than half of its goal without a massive cash injection before the election.The latest filing for Everytown's super PAC, which has done nearly all of the group's political spending in 2020, shows the group had just over $4.6 million remaining in the bank on Oct. 15. It brought in just over $1 million—with over 85 percent coming from large donors—in September. However, even if the group repeated its best 2020 performance when it brought in a $7 million donation from former Microsoft CEO and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer in April, it would still be tens of millions of dollars short of its pledge.When the group has bought advertising it has shied away from gun control. In ads targeting swing-state Republicans, the group has focused on issues like health care and energy production. The downturn in spending coupled with the messaging shift could signal that liberal donors and strategists believe gun control is not a winning 2020 issue—especially with recent record gun sales and a rush of new gun owners across the country.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not me Posted October 24, 2020 at 12:54 PM Share Posted October 24, 2020 at 12:54 PM Based on the recent phenomenon of many liberals now deciding to exercise their 2nd amendment rights and become new gun owners as a result of the “peaceful but fiery” protests, I’d think many of these groups are going to need to find a new rallying cry...At least I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mab22 Posted October 24, 2020 at 01:00 PM Share Posted October 24, 2020 at 01:00 PM Based on the recent phenomenon of many liberals now deciding to exercise their 2nd amendment rights and become new gun owners as a result of the “peaceful but fiery” protests, I’d think many of these groups are going to need to find a new rallying cry...At least I hope. Probably, they always were a bunch of hypocrites. I’m sure they realized it’s not much fun being defenseless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted October 24, 2020 at 01:11 PM Share Posted October 24, 2020 at 01:11 PM This news is encouraging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chislinger Posted October 24, 2020 at 01:15 PM Share Posted October 24, 2020 at 01:15 PM They don't need to spend a penny if Biden and the Democrats are in power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RECarry Posted October 24, 2020 at 01:58 PM Share Posted October 24, 2020 at 01:58 PM In case they need grassroots help to get their message out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitter Clinger Posted October 24, 2020 at 01:58 PM Share Posted October 24, 2020 at 01:58 PM You'd think they'd have Bloomburg on speed dial so they could get a quick infusion of cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springfield shooter Posted October 24, 2020 at 02:00 PM Share Posted October 24, 2020 at 02:00 PM "energy production" That's a hoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPistol Posted October 24, 2020 at 04:30 PM Share Posted October 24, 2020 at 04:30 PM Interesting how Bloomburp hasn't just given them da cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim123 Posted October 24, 2020 at 05:44 PM Share Posted October 24, 2020 at 05:44 PM He must know that Joe can't win or that Joe can't lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euler Posted October 24, 2020 at 09:05 PM Share Posted October 24, 2020 at 09:05 PM Based on the recent phenomenon of many liberals now deciding to exercise their 2nd amendment rights and become new gun owners as a result of the "peaceful but fiery" protests, I'd think many of these groups are going to need to find a new rallying cry...At least I hope. Probably, they always were a bunch of hypocrites. I'm sure they realized it's not much fun being defenseless. Not defenseless. Just call 911 for the racist, trigger-happy fascists who prop up the teetering, capitalistic imperium to appear instantly and save your place of privilege. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Power Posted October 25, 2020 at 02:20 PM Share Posted October 25, 2020 at 02:20 PM This news is encouraging! Definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilo Posted October 25, 2020 at 10:19 PM Share Posted October 25, 2020 at 10:19 PM Oh damn! He’s got more money for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilguy Posted October 28, 2020 at 09:57 AM Share Posted October 28, 2020 at 09:57 AM As stated above, they’re gonna win. They’ll spend it on getting their new controls through congress and state legislatures starting next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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