Kochs' spies

From:replies@actblue.com To: john.podesta@gmail.com Date: 2015-11-19 18:36 Subject: Kochs' spies

Dear John, The Koch brothers are proving to be even more insidious than we could have imagined. Politico reported yesterday that the Kochs have built a $17 million, 25 person arm dedicated to spying on their liberal rivals -- complete with an ex-CIA operative. The Kochs bankrolled the Republicans in 2012, and they, along with the rest of the party, were stunned by the huge loss. So the brothers vowed never to be surprised by Democrats' tactics. And their solution wasn't to be better, but rather to spy on operatives on the left. ActBlue is the antidote to that kind of big money excess and power. We help thousands of Democrats build powerful grassroots campaigns, one small-dollar donation at a time. Will you chip in $15 a month to help us scale up our tools to handle millions of contributions in 2016? Because you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $15 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/stunned?express_lane=true&amount=15&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=15_t ] Express Donate: $25 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/stunned?express_lane=true&amount=25&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=25_t ] Express Donate: $50 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/stunned?express_lane=true&amount=50&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=50_t ] Express Donate: $100 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/stunned?express_lane=true&amount=100&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=100_t ] Or donate another amount [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/stunned?amount=15&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=x_t ] We'd bet money on the fact that ActBlue is on the Kochs' list of Democratic targets -- they are obsessed with money, after all. It's terrifying how power-hungry the Kochs are, but it's also pathetic. Instead of investing in their own tools and really organizing communities, they're relying upon Kafka-esque tactics. They can spy all they want, though. The reason ActBlue has become a powerful force for Democrats is because we are transparent, and we make our tools available to every Democrat. The Kochs could never copy that kind of collectivism. We've got something far more important than money on our side, and that's millions of supporters who believe in Democrats' mission and are willing to chip in through ActBlue to help build strong grassroots campaigns. Will you chip in $15 a month so we can expand our tools and help Democrats overpower the Koch machine in 2016? Because you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $15 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/stunned?express_lane=true&amount=15&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=15_b ] Express Donate: $25 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/stunned?express_lane=true&amount=25&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=25_b ] Express Donate: $50 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/stunned?express_lane=true&amount=50&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=50_b ] Express Donate: $100 a month [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/stunned?express_lane=true&amount=100&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=100_b ] Or donate another amount [ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/stunned?amount=15&recurring=true&refcode=rec_shi_a&refcode2=x_b ] From all of us at ActBlue, thanks. -- Hannah, Lauren, Evan, and the rest of the team---- ActBlue is the nation's largest source of funds for Democrats. Launched in 2004, ActBlue created and deployed the next generation of online fundraising tools, enabling individuals and groups to raise money for the Democratic candidates of their choice at secure.actblue.com. Wondering how you can make the most of ActBlue? We're always happy to help. Email us at info@actblue.com. If this email has reached you in error, we apologize. This email was sent to john.podesta@gmail.com. To unsubscribe, go to: http://action.actblue.com/unsubscribe