Is the Bernie Sanders campaign still accepting donations? Should they be?

[NurseJackie]

Are people being misled into believing that just one more donation will help Bernie to get things going again? In one regard, I suppose that adults who are still donating to him are probably aware of the dire reality of his political situation. But on the other hand, I imagine that the adrenaline rush that people get after donating could be compared to the same rush from playing the slot machine... along with the belief that just ONE more try will turn the luck around... so they just keep feeding money into the machine and pulling the handle to spin the wheels, time and time again.

When a campaign has money left over, are they required to return it? Does the candidate get to keep it?

[guillaumeb]

1. He is not currently asking for donations.

And Federal Law allows candidates to keep donations. Even losing candidates need to pay bills and staffers.

[William769]

2. And house payments on 3 houses.

[guillaumeb]

3. It is treated as taxable income.

So this applies to every candidate who runs.

Edited to add:

Per a post by MM, it cannot be used as personal income.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287679095

[brooklynite]

4. Top right corner...

https://berniesanders.com

David Sirota doesn't work for free...

[guillaumeb]

5. He is not asking in his email outreach.

[NurseJackie]

6. Oh.

Link to tweet

[guillaumeb]

7. He was not in his email outreach to supporters.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287679095

This thread by MM explains what the money can be used for.

[Gothmog]

20. So sanders is still soliciting donations

Why?

[NurseJackie]

22. Sirota and Gray are still out there smearing Biden...

... I guess they need to be paid.

[msongs]

8. they not go on as usual to a degree. the election is quite a ways off n t

[mikelgb]

9. he is fundraising for corona virus charities using his list n/t

[NurseJackie]

10. Yes, I saw. It was a one-time "promotional" thing, apparently.

[mikelgb]

11. nope, he sent a similar message today

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287678245
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287679167

I encourage you to better spend your time

[NurseJackie]

12. LOL!

I encourage you to better spend your time

[W_HAMILTON]

13. Will he use "his list" to fundraise for the Democratic nominee this time around or nah?

[NurseJackie]

14. If history is any indicator... the answer to your question is "no".

[BlueIdaho]

15. Well...

He has a revolution to fund - don’t ya know 😉

[NurseJackie]

16. He has zero chance of being our party's nominee, and his staff and surrogates continue to...

He has zero chance of being our party's nominee, and his staff and surrogates continue to smear and attack Biden as well as the Democratic party in general. Now tell me... WHAT good purpose does that serve? It's a scorched-earth philosophy that is intended to do nothing other than kneecap Biden and make it easier for Trump. Does he care what his staff is doing? Negativity generates apathy. Apathy discourages voter turnout. Low voter turnout gives Republicans a chance to steal the elections.

[BlueIdaho]

17. That massive misplaced ego reminds me of someone...

Now just who might that be? 😉

[Gothmog]

21. Sanders will not help the party

[Alex4Martinez]

18. I donate daily and plan to continue. Every. Day.

If it goes to help people, fine.

If it goes to another progressive, terrific.

I'm proud to be a lifelong supporter of all things progressive.

[NurseJackie]

19. How nice.