{news} Fwd: [usgp-nc] Apply by February 21 for campaign funds

Thu Jan 31 09:55:54 EST 2008

Richard:

I looked into your question and here is the results of my research into the legality of the national Green Party Coordinated Campaign Committee donating to Connecticut GP candidates for state office.

1. Contributions from national Green Party Coordinated Campaign Committee directly to CT/GP state (non-federal) candidates:

"Contributions from a national committee of a political party are prohibited."

[from page 16 of "Guide for Municipal Candidates" -http://www.ct.gov/seec/lib/seec/muni_guide_2007_final.pdf]

My comments: 

This excerpt is from the municipal candidate guide and not the state candidate guide which hasn't been published yet but when it is publish it will contain the same prohibition.  Please note that this does not apply to CT federal candidates for congress which is covered by federal law.

2. Contributions from national Green Party Coordinated Campaign Committee to the CT/GP State Central Committee:

"Contributions from a national committee of a political party may be
accepted without limit provided that any such contribution is from the
national party committee’s federal account on file with the Federal
Election Commission and that such federal account contains only funds
subject to the disclosure and contribution limits prescribed in the
Federal Election Campaign Act. (No transfers from "soft money"
accounts.)"

[from page 14 of "Guide for Party (Town and State Central) Committees" - http://www.ct.gov/seec/lib/seec/party_guide_2007.pdf ]

My comments: The national Green Party Coordinated Campaign
Committee should know whether or not their money is from a FEC
account.  If it is and the national GP CCC donates to the CT/GP state
central committee, the CT/GP state central committee can, in turn,
donate that money to the CT candidates both local and federal.  The
CT/GP state central committee is allowed by law to give up to $5000
(state rep.), $10,000 (state senate) or unlimited (Congressional
candidate). 

Hope this helps.

--Chris Reilly

> Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:41:09 -0500
> From: richard.duffee at gmail.com
> To: chapillsbury at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: {news} Fwd: [usgp-nc] Apply by February 21 for campaign funds
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> Charlie,
> Has anyone come to a conclusive answer on this, so that we don't
> fumble around repeating each others' work, sometimes incorrectly,
> spiralling ourselves for aimless rumors into massive confusion?
> "2. Candidates are asked to look into their state's campaign
> contribution laws and make sure that it will be legal for the CCC to
> offer support to their campaign."
> Richard
> 
> On Jan 30, 2008 10:44 PM, Charlie Pillsbury <chapillsbury at gmail.com> wrote:
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> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Greg Gerritt <gerritt at mindspring.com>
> > Date: Jan 29, 2008 12:13 PM
> > Subject: [usgp-nc] Resources for Green candidates
> > To: national comm votes <natlcomvotes at green.gpus.org>
> >
> >
> > NC delegates, please forward to everyone in your state party involved in
> > campaigns.  Greg Gerritt  GPRI   CCC
> >
> >
> > Apply by February 21 for campaign funds to be allocated in Mid March
> >
> > Please Forward Widely
> >
> >
> > Greens, now that the CCC has been seated it is time to open up the
> > application process so that the CCC get get resources into the hands of
> > local candidates around the country.  Right now we have in the data base 92
> > local candidates for 2008.  Our goal is 1000.  We can not get to this goal
> > without you.
> >
> > The CCC can help with candidate recruitment, but primarily as an instigator
> > and resource.  The recruitment is going to go on in your local communities.
> > The tools we offer are varied, but maybe the most important is this.  If you
> > know any candidate or potential candidate who can use advice on how to get a
> > campaign up and running, can use a conversation with an experienced campaign
> > consultant, wants help interviewing a campaign manager or treasurer, needs
> > someone to review written materials, get them up to speed on media work, or
> > just needs someone to talk to about a campaign or potential campaign, the
> > CCC has someone who will talk to the candidate and help them figure it out.
> > We can help candidates run better races, and be a sounding board for someone
> > mulling a campaign, trying to figure out if they can pull together what it
> > needs.
> >
> > That ought to give you a better recruiting tool, but you still have to
> > recruit.  Then give them a CCC contact, either through the website or the
> > national office, and maybe we can finish the deal, let them know we stand
> > behind them.  In addition to talking to any candidate or potential candidate
> > who comes our way, something we have been doing more and more of, we have
> > started calling state parties to make sure that not only NC members are
> > aware of our existence and services, but also state officers.  In the next
> > few weeks nearly every state will get a call so we can talk up what we do.
> >
> > The Coordinated Campaign Committee was actually created to give away money
> > to Green candidates, and while we mostly do consulting these days, we still
> > give away money when we can.  We can not guarantee at this point what the
> > National Committee will allocate for spring candidates support, but the Tier
> > ONE budget calls  for $4000 to be allocated this year. The committee has had
> > a preliminary discussion about how to allocate the money.  Do we donate
> > $2000 now and $2000 in the fall? (assuming the CCC gets it full allocation)
> > Or do we spend some now, but keep more than 50% of the yearly allocation for
> > the fall, when more candidates are running and the races are bigger.  The
> > committee is leaning towards holding back more money for fall, but we are
> > unsure of exactly how it will shake out.
> >
> > In any case the CCC hereby opens up the application period for Green
> > candidates to apply for funds.  The application is included below as is the
> > link to the application on the website and should be returned to us by
> > February 21. It states on the applications where they ought to be sent.
> > There actually two applications, a short one for candidates seeking website
> > templates, advice, and other non monetary resources, and a longer one for
> > candidates seeking monetary resources.  The application is designed so that
> > it can be useful to candidates to fill out even if they do not garner any
> > cash from us.  It asks candidates to write down their campaign and
> > fundraising plans.  Every candidate ought to have a well thought out written
> > plan, written so it can be shared with appropriate campaign workers and
> > volunteers, and the act of writing the plan stimulates further thought about
> > the campaign and helps the candidates be more aware and better candidates.
> > The CCC promises that it will review every campaign plan sent, and beyond
> > scoring them and allocating resources, we shall have a discussion about the
> > plan with every Green candidate who desires that conversation.
> >
> > We have added two conditions to the awarding of resources this year.
> >
> >
> > 1.  All candidates which accept CCC support will be asked to fill out
> > a brief survey about their experiences with the CCC following their
> > campaign to help us improve our support offerings for the next
> > election cycle.
> >
> > 2.  Candidates are asked to look into their state's campaign
> > contribution laws and make sure that it will be legal for the CCC to
> > offer support to their campaign.
> >
> > So please distribute this note widely and recruit some great candidates.
> >
> >
> >
> > The Green Party Coordinated Campaign Committee
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > http://gp.org/committees/campaign/quest.shtml
> >
> >
> > The short two part application to be used if seeking non monetary resources
> >
> > Copy and paste this form into a new e-mail message and type or paste in your
> > responses and supporting material. If you send attachments, please indicate
> > clearly which sections they address. If you have media clips, endorsements,
> > candidate bios, etc., on a web site, it is sufficient to provide links.
> >
> > The term "state" is used with all due respect to the colonial Green Parties
> > of the District of Columbia, American Samoa and any other U.S. colonies that
> > may organize affiliates of the Green Party of the United States, and is
> > intended to apply equally to colonial Green Parties.
> >
> > Completed application and supporting material should be sent to
> > brent at gp.org.
> >
> > Questions should be directed to brent at gp.org OR call the CCC's Campaign
> > Management Hotline at (202) 319-7194.
> >
> > Introduction
> >
> > The Coordinated Campaign Committee is able to offer Green Party candidates
> > the following types of support.
> >
> > 1. Website Template - Several website templates are available for candidate
> > websites. Please fill out Part 1 of this questionnaire to gain access to the
> > website templates
> >
> > 2. Media support -Press releases may be reviewed by a media savvy Green and
> > press releases from a campaign may be posted on the national website. Please
> > fill out Part 1 of this questionnaire to gain access to Media Support.
> >
> > 3. Use of National Donor Lists for district or selected zip codes - Lists of
> > donors that have donated to the national party are available for candidates.
> > Use of donor lists by a candidate is subject to state party approval. Please
> > fill out Part 1 and 2 of this questionnaire to gain access to the donor
> > lists.
> >
> > 4. Use of volunteer lists - The CCC collects lists of persons who have
> > volunteered through the national party website in each state. Lists of
> > volunteers may be made available to candidates. Please fill out Part 1 and 2
> > of this questionnaire to gain access to these volunteer lists.
> >
> > 5. Advice regarding the campaign's ballot access plan, fundraising plan,
> > field plan, and media plan - Please fill out parts 1 and 2 of this
> > questionnaire and the worksheet on which ever plan the campaign needs advice
> > on. The plan will be reviewed by a member of the CCC.
> >
> > Every candidate accepting resources or advice from the CCC is also expected
> > to abide by the following conditions
> >
> > 1.  All candidates which accept CCC support will be asked to fill out
> > a brief survey about their experiences with the CCC following their
> > campaign to help us improve our support offerings for the next
> > election cycle.
> >
> > 2.  Candidates are asked to look into their state's campaign
> > contribution laws and make sure that it will be legal for the CCC to
> > offer support to their campaign.
> >
> >
> > Check all types of support you are requesting:
> >
> > _____ Website templates
> > _____ Use of national donor list for district or selected zip codes (subject
> > to state party approval)
> > _____ Volunteer lists through Green Wave
> > _____ Media Support
> > _____ Advice regarding _______________________
> > _____ Other Support. Please describe _________________________________
> >
> > Part 1. General Information
> >
> > Office Sought (full title including district, ward, township, etc.):
> >
> > Candidate's name, address, phone number(s), e-mail address:
> >
> > Campaign manager's name, phone number(s), e-mail address:
> >
> > Press secretary's name, phone number(s), e-mail address:
> >
> > Treasurer's name, address, phone number(s), e-mail address:
> >
> > Official name and address of campaign committee:
> >
> > (Is this a campaign office? _Y _N)
> >
> > Campaign web site:
> >
> > Number of candidates for this office:
> >
> > Number of seats:
> >
> > Date of primary:
> >
> > Date of general election:
> >
> > Partisan or nonpartisan election?
> >
> > Is the candidate a write-in?
> >
> > Election agency web site (or other official site for election results):
> >
> > Part 2: About the Candidate (optional)
> >
> > Has the candidate run for office before? Y / N
> >
> > If yes, for each previous election, please indicate the office, year, and
> > results (number and percentage of votes) and the candidate's party
> > affiliation at the time.
> >
> > Is the candidate:
> > ___ A person of color?
> > ___ Female?
> > ___ Gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender?
> > ___ Under 30?
> > ___ Disabled?
> > ___ Poor or lower class Income level?
> >
> > Is the candidate a registered Green (or, if registration is not available in
> > the state, is the candidate an official member of the state Green Party and
> > not registered in any other party)?
> > If not, please explain:
> >
> > Is the candidate a member of any other political parties? Please list.
> >
> > Is the campaign endorsed by the state Green Party and the local chapter? If
> > not, explain.
> >
> > Optional:
> > If you are requesting media support, please provide any information that you
> > feel might help the media committee cover your campaign.
> >
> > Completed questionnaires and supporting material should be sent to
> > brent at gp.org.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Full Candidate Questionnaire - 7 Parts
> > To be used if seeking financial support.
> >
> > Green Party of the United States Coordinated Campaign Committee
> >
> > Campaign Resources Questionnaire -- 7 Parts
> >
> > Copy and paste this form into a new e-mail message and type or paste in your
> > responses and supporting material. If you send attachments, please indicate
> > clearly which sections they address. If you have media clips, endorsements,
> > candidate bios, etc., on a web site, it is sufficient to provide links.
> >
> > The term "state" is used with all due respect to the colonial Green Parties
> > of the District of Columbia, American Samoa and any other U.S. colonies that
> > may organize affiliates of the Green Party of the United States, and is
> > intended to apply equally to colonial Green Parties.
> >
> > Completed questionnaires and supporting material should be sent to
> > brent at gp.org.
> >
> > Questions should be directed to brent at gp.org OR call the CCC's Campaign
> > Management Hotline at (202) 319-7194.
> >
> > Introduction
> >
> > By filling out this application, the campaign automatically agrees to the
> > following:
> >
> > 1.    Any candidate that receives matching funds will be required to share
> > their donor lists with the CCC to help future candidates.
> >
> > 2.    By accepting matching funds, the campaign consents to an audit by the
> > Finance Committee if requested by the CCC and agrees to provide any
> > documentation the CCC or the Finance Committee may require (including, at a
> > minimum, a post-campaign report detailing the use of the funds).
> >
> > 3.    Currently, the CCC is unable to make donations greater than $500. In
> > addition, the CCC's contributions program may be cancelled at any time due
> > to lack of funds.
> >
> > 4.  All candidates which accept CCC support will be asked to fill out
> > a brief survey about their experiences with the CCC following their
> > campaign to help us improve our support offerings for the next
> > election cycle.
> >
> > 5.  Candidates are asked to look into their state's campaign
> > contribution laws and make sure that it will be legal for the CCC to
> > offer support to their campaign.
> >
> >
> > Part 1. General Information
> >
> > Office Sought (full title including district, ward, township, etc.):
> > Candidate's name, address, phone number(s), e-mail address:
> > Campaign manager's name, phone number(s), e-mail address:
> > Press secretary's name, phone number(s), e-mail address:
> > Treasurer's name, address, phone number(s), e-mail address:
> > Official name and address of campaign committee:
> > (Is this a campaign office? _Y _N)
> > Campaign web site:
> > Number of candidates for this office:
> > Number of seats:
> > Date of primary:
> > Date of general election:
> > Partisan or nonpartisan election?
> > Is the candidate a write-in?
> > Election agency web site (or other official site for election results):
> >
> > Part 2: About the Candidate
> >
> > Has the candidate run for office before? Y / N
> > If yes, for each previous election, please indicate the office, year, and
> > results (number and percentage of votes) and the candidate's party
> > affiliation at the time.
> >
> > Is the candidate:
> > ___ A person of color?
> > ___ Female?
> > ___ Gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender?
> > ___ Under 30?
> > ___ Disabled?
> > ___ Poor or lower class Income level?
> >
> > Is the candidate a registered Green (or, if registration is not available in
> > the state, is the candidate an official member of the state Green Party and
> > not registered in any other party)?
> > If not, please explain:
> > Is the candidate a member of any other political parties? Please list.
> > Is the campaign endorsed by the state Green Party and the local chapter? If
> > not, explain.
> >
> > Optional: Please include the candidate's bio or resume.
> >
> > Part 3: Field Plan
> >
> > How many votes does the campaign expect to get?
> > How many votes will it take to win this election?
> > Is this the first time a Green Party candidate has sought this office?
> > Will this race affect ballot access for future Green candidates in the state
> > or jurisdiction? How?
> > How much time will the candidate devote to the campaign on a daily basis?
> > List endorsements received and endorsements sought or expected.
> >
> > Explain in detail how the campaign plans to identify and turn out the number
> > of voters needed to achieve its goals. This document should reflect detailed
> > analysis of previous elections for the same office; previous elections for
> > the top-of-the-ticket race in other years when this office has been on the
> > ballot; political histories of the opponents in this election and the
> > candidates for this office in the last election; voter ID efforts;
> > applicable campaign tactics and get-out-the-vote plans and how many votes
> > each tactical approach is expected to yield; timelines; and the structure of
> > the campaign organization, including qualifications of key campaign staff
> > and the number and activities of volunteers. (This will usually require 500
> > words or more.)
> >
> > Part 4: Media
> >
> > Explain how the campaign expects to make use of earned media. Include the
> > press secretary's resume or bio.
> >
> > If available, please include (or provide web links to):
> > Samples of campaign materials or speeches
> > Press clips
> >
> > Part 5: Budget
> >
> > How much money does the campaign expect to raise?
> > How much money have winning candidates spent on the same race in previous
> > elections?
> > List any legal limits or any limits the campaign has set for contributions.
> > Is there a Clean Money law or other mechanism for public financing in
> > effect?
> >
> > Explain in detail how the campaign plans to raise the amount of money needed
> > to achieve its goals. This document should include the campaign budget and
> > should reflect detailed analysis of the campaign's expenses in every phase
> > from exploratory to election day and wrapup; appropriate fundraising tactics
> > and how much money each tactical approach is expected to yield; legal and
> > political constraints on fundraising; and the role of advertising in the
> > campaign. (This will usually require 300-500 words.)
> > Part 6: GPUS Contributions
> >
> > Explain in detail how GPUS contributions will be used by the campaign.
> >
> > If not already states, is there any state or local law, or any state or
> > local Green Party policy, that limits the size or nature of contributions
> > from the Green National Committee to the campaign?
> >
> > Part 7: References
> >
> > List at least three references, including phone numbers and e-mail
> > addresses. At least one reference should be associated with a Green
> > organization.
> > 1. Name _______________ E-mail _______________ Phone _____________
> > 2. Name _______________ E-mail _______________ Phone _____________
> > 3. Name _______________ E-mail _______________ Phone _____________
> >
> >
> > Please ask a reference associated with a Green organization to fill out the
> > reference questions below and e-mail them to brent at gp.org.
> >
> > 1. How long have you known the candidate?
> >
> > 2. To your knowledge, is this candidate a member of the Green Party and not
> > also a member of any other party?
> >
> > 3. Please list the strengths and weaknesses of the candidate and his/her
> > campaign.
> >
> > Completed questionnaires and supporting material should be sent to
> > brent at gp.org.
> >
> >
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