I don't know if the Dem party can do anything about this but I know one thing that turns voters off is the endless texts

[LymphocyteLover]

asking for donations.

They are so tiresome, especially around monthly and quarterly deadlines.

Problem is a lot of these texts quote Dems or are masquerading as directly from Dems when they are from Super Pacs, and they are so freaking annoying, I know it turns people off.

I don't know if the DNC can do anything about independent Super Pacs, but I'm sure most people don't know these texts are often NOT directly from the Dem party!

But also the party needs a better texting strategy.

Here's a couple I just got:

"Goodbye, Social Security.

We're begging now... If you care even a little bit, rush $9 to save Social Security >> go.democracyfirstpac.org/033134

DF
Stop2End"

Ones like these are very obnoxious
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"ALERT: Here's the latest Wisconsin Supreme Court race update!

READ: vpproject.us/331?t=e1JdeX

Voter Protection Project
PAID FOR BY VPP
Text STOP to quit"
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&quot my name), we need $6K TODAY to fully match Elon's texting campaign to reach FL special election voters. 🚨

Polling shows the Democratic candidate is in the lead in FL-06, but early voting turnout still has Republicans ahead. Everything comes down to turnout tomorrow on election day.

When Elon dropped $20,488.90 to prop up his MAGA bootlickers, we launched our counterstrike. Our precision-targeted persuasion texts are firing out NOW.

It's time for us to leave it all on the field. Chip in whatever you can and let's finish the job: turnleftpac.us/final-push?t=TCDkoy

Sappers clear the way, Airborne all the way!
Maj. Richard Ojeda (Ret.)
for Turn Left PAC (end2end)"

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Of course, I also get texts from the Dem Governors Association, the Dem Senate Campaign Committee and various candidates.

And this is on top of these endless emails.

But the texts seems more invasive because they pop up along with personal messages from family and friends.

[SWBTATTReg]

1. That's why I never signed up w/any of these outfits. I don't want to receive endless emails/texts, and other nonsense.

Enough people. When will these people who run these things realize that a significant portion of people don't want these notices/texts?

It's kind of insulting if you ask me. It's their attitude that 'oh, they won't mind the texts, etc.' that will go on for literally forever. No wonder no one wants to deal w/ these entities.

[liberalhistorian]

14. I completely agree and

I think this kind of thing contributed to Beto O'Roarke's losses in Texas. His campaign sent out constant, relentless texts and emails multiple times per day, and we didn't live in Texas. Even if you strongly support the cause and/or candidate, constant multiple daily texts and emails are incredibly annoying!

[calimary]

21. I haven't signed up for any of 'em except for the rare ones I WANT to hear from.

The beg-a-thons are NEVER-ENDING!

Gotta say, it’s been so long since I made a contribution that it’s hard to remember. And yet, STILL they come. New ones I’ve never heard of - organizations AND campaigns I’ve never heard from. But I think that’s just one more reason NOT to respond OR donate, PERIOD. Reverse-validation you might call it!

And as soon as I get any beg-mail, I request to be taken off their lists. PERIOD. (What do you think of “beg-mail” as a term for this?)

[blubunyip]

38. Beg-mail

--says it all.

[SWBTATTReg]

48. Your term 'Beg-Mail' is very appropriate and hits the spot. I was once on one of these send out mailers and crap by

the millions and it was a nightmare! It took me years and a move (moved for other reasons, not the junk mail). I'll remember this ... Beg Mail I'm surprised isn't used as much as I would think it would be.

[calimary]

49. Thank you!

I'm hoping it'll spread. Preferably faster than the increasing waves of beg-mail that just won't stop.

[central scrutinizer]

2. I only donate through ActBlue links.

I trust them to be honest and responsible. Maybe I’m naive?

[Celerity]

24. ActBlue, the Democratic Fund-Raising Powerhouse, Faces Internal Chaos

At least seven senior officials have left the group, setting off deep concerns about its future as it confronts scrutiny from congressional Republicans.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/us/politics/actblue-democrat-fundraising-resignations.html

https://archive.ph/Er9es

ActBlue, the online fund-raising organization that powers Democratic candidates, has plunged into turmoil, with at least seven senior officials resigning late last month and a remaining lawyer suggesting he faced internal retaliation. The departures from ActBlue, which helps raise money for Democrats running for office at all levels of government, come as the group is under investigation by congressional Republicans. They have advanced legislation that some Democrats warn could be used to debilitate what is the party’s leading fund-raising operation. The exodus has set off deep concerns about ActBlue’s future. Last week, two unions representing the group’s workers sent a blistering letter to ActBlue’s board of directors that listed the seven officials who had left. The letter described an “alarming pattern” of departures that was “eroding our confidence in the stability of the organization.”

What prompted so many longtime ActBlue officials to leave is not clear — none of the former officials agreed to be interviewed on the record. “Like many organizations, as we undergo some transition heading into this new election cycle, we are focused on ensuring we have a strong team in place,” said Megan Hughes, an ActBlue spokeswoman. “We greatly appreciate the contributions of our incredible team members and remain deeply committed to the success of our organization and our mission to enable grass-roots supporters to make their voices heard.” According to the letter from the ActBlue unions, which has not been previously reported and was confirmed as authentic by three people briefed on its contents, the senior staff departures began on Feb. 21.

That day, ActBlue’s customer service and partnerships directors, who had both worked at the group for more than a decade, left, according to the unions’ letter. “Now, my primary mission is rest,” Alyssa Twomey, ActBlue’s departing vice president for customer service, wrote on social media. “After 14+ years of living and breathing all things ActBlue, it’s time for a reset. I’m taking an intentional pause before setting course for my next adventure.” The next week, several other senior officials left, including the associate general counsel — who was the highest-ranking legal officer at ActBlue — the assistant research director, a human resources official, the chief revenue officer and an engineer who had spent 16 years building and maintaining the electronic pipes through which the group’s donations flow.

As these people left, Zain Ahmad, who was the last remaining lawyer in the ActBlue general counsel’s office, wrote in an internal Slack message on Feb. 26 that his access to email and other internal platforms had been cut off and that other messages he had posted in Slack had been deleted, according to a screenshot obtained by The New York Times. Mr. Ahmad is now on leave from ActBlue, according to a person briefed on the group’s staffing. “Please be advised that we have Anti-Retaliation and Whistleblower Policies for a reason,” Mr. Ahmad wrote. The unions’ letter to the ActBlue board called Mr. Ahmad’s assertions on ActBlue’s Slack platform “unsettling and disturbing, and part of a growing pattern of volatility and toxicity stemming from current leadership.”

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[LymphocyteLover]

25. Wow, that's very concerning. I knew they were being attacked by Rethugs but didn't know

the organization was in such turmoil

[royable]

3. What I find so frustrating is that it's like whack-a-mole

I donated to a lot of races and groups both locally and nationally leading up to November. I was very careful in who I chose to donate to, and almost all were through ActBlue. But it got me onto lists that seem to be shared and multiplied.

I “stop” two texts and get 4 more. Same with opting out of emails. I’ve gotten hundreds of texts and emails in the past month from all sorts of entities that are new to me. Is there any way to get my phone and email removed from the source?

And I get additional texts naming someone who had my phone number before I got it, at least 20 years ago!

[Skittles]

7. honestly

I think STOP just alerts them to the fact it is an active phone.

[LAS14]

12. No. "Stop" really does work. nt

[Skittles]

13. I have the same experience

STOP one, receive three more

[BumRushDaShow]

18. LOL

It almost seems that way.

They have "the lists" and every candidate running for something anywhere in the U.S., manages to get a copy, and will send out requests. And it is more frantic at this time of the month because it is as an "end of month" and/or "end of quarter" deadline or whatever.

For both email and texts, anything that has the words "BEGGING", "PLEADING", "IMPLORING", "SECOND REQUEST" (or "THIRD" ), gets the spam filter treatment and a "STOP" for the texts.

I have definitely supported many candidates outside of my state but right now, I am trying to store away some $$$ ahead of whatever catastrophic economic Depression and/or a Muskrat screw-up of the federal annuities and/or SS (resulting in missing deposits) that will
probably be happening.

[LymphocyteLover]

26. yeah, I delete almost all political texts I get but I delete the

stupid desperate pleading ones that you describe with a passion!

[calimary]

22. And they're new ones, from new organizations or candidates I've never heard of.

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So THAT tells me there are lists being built, and passed around. (“Never got anything here, but your luck may be better.”)

[Skittles]

23. yup

I too find it infuriating and I think it backfires - when you're constantly harassed you start tuning out.

[calimary]

50. That makes it even more important that you keep tuned in EXCLUSIVELY to the ones you care about.

Because if they're worth your caring-about, then they're probably still worthy of support.

It's the "me-too's" that make me crazy! Problem is, it's just another way to raise money: selling your lists to other fund-raisers. Seems to me the only thing we individuals can do is stay aware, AND focused ONLY on the worthy ones if possible.

[Qutzupalotl]

4. Here is something you can do.

Make all your future donations at oath.vote.
https://app.oath.vote/set?p=top-issues

They don't spam unnecessarily and don't sell your info to related groups.

The site is set up to highlight close races in need of a little push, but you can search for individual races if you prefer.

Hat tip to former DUer brooklynite for this valuable tip.

[LymphocyteLover]

27. Politics Girl was pushing that site. I haven't switched over to it but it may be important

if ActBlue goes byebye

[Meowmee]

5. Just text back stop

I still get some, but not very many now. I’m getting more email though.

[LymphocyteLover]

28. I usually just delete them without reading but will have to try to stop them!

[Meowmee]

31. On my phone if I select them it gives me an option to say delete and junk

So you could try doing that to report it, but maybe text stop first. That has worked for me. But during the last election cycle they started up, however on my phone they were for my father... lol, as we shared a family phone plan and we have not stopped his phone line.

[AZJonnie]

6. Hear Hear!

I recognize some of those. democracyfirstpac are the absolute worst. I just try to reply with STOP to all this crap. Pretty sure the issue is that someone like ActBlue (not saying it's them, but some outfit like that) gives all these other outfits your phone number when you use their platform to make donations.

[OverBurn]

8. Before the 2020 elections I donated money to Dems across the country in tight races. Georgia, Florida, Arizona, etc..

After that I got soooo many emails and texts it drove me crazy. Probably 5 to 10 a day or more. I unsubscribed and unsubscribed till I was blue in the face. I get less, but I'm still getting them from candidates from all over, 5 years later.

I got mad and I have not donated to anyone since. There has to be a better way. I'd donate again, but I expect more of the same. There needs to be some kind of checkbox to NEVER bother me, I'll donate again, just leave me the Fuck alone.

[Alice Kramden]

35. Same here

Now I delete and block

[stillcool]

9. I unsubscribe and/or block every time

and tell them I have no money. Don't call me, I'll call you.

[Silent Type]

10. Yeah. I get emails daily asking, "What can we do to get you to open this email?"

While I realize donations are key to taking future elections, I want to respond to “what can we do” with— “Win.”

[LAS14]

11. Open each one and REPLY "Stop." Pretty soon they disappear. nt

[lindalou65]

15. Endless Requests for Donations

drives me crazy too. I have been deleting these. They beg and beg and say things like “this is the 3rd time we have asked, we are on our knees, etc”. I only donate when I know exactly where I am donating. I really don’t know what can be done except to delete.

[NBachers]

16. My favorite one is "Our records show that you are a Republican. True? Yes / No"

[gerryatwork]

17. Totally agree

the Democrat leadership has failed us. These constant texts are both annoying and insulting.

I will NEVER, NEVER,NEVER include my phone number with any contribution. If it’s required I won’t denote.

I and I’m sure others here get at least 5 or 6 of these a day.

[Wicked Blue]

19. I got one from Kamala Harris today

Haven't heard a peep from her since the election, except a couple of money requests.

Maybe if she stood up and challenged Krasnov & Skum...

[jalan48]

20. I think our Party has a management problem. Just a guess but I think the folks in control don't want new blood.

The attitude seems to be our job is to raise money and keep doing what we've been doing.

[LymphocyteLover]

29. IMO it's a bit more complicated than that. The party is very diverse and has no one person

controlling it.

[jalan48]

36. Yes, that is probably the case though I'm not sure a diverse group can stop Fascism without a strong leader and message.

[Meowmee]

34. A lot of the texts are not from the party they're from pacs raising money for D

Also I can assure everyone who is worried about this no matter how many emails and texts, letters and calls I receive from them, it will never stop me from voting for D and against fascism. And it should not influence anyone else with half a brain to either.
Donating is another story. I stopped donating a long time ago for many reasons.

[Mark.b2]

30. I've gotten to the point of deleting texts and reporting them as junk...

I dont know if that does any good.

I never answer phone calls I dont recognize, but I’m getting more calls lately soliciting donations..

It’s pretty annoying. But, I have gotten where I now only have my phone on vibrate, and I’ve grown to love it. i just have to keep my Apple Watch on so I dont miss the rare legit call.

[buzzycrumbhunger]

32. It's not just texts...

It’s the freaking EMAILS! You make the mistake of signing one petition and suddenly, the DNC has shared your email addy with EVERY Dem in the country. I’m sick of the begging. Bad enough it’s from Florida politicians but I get them from EVERY STATE, right down to local races! They all want “whatever you can give!”

Hello… I’m in Florida. The cost of living here is ridiculous and I haven’t seen a real raise in over three years. My son lost his job thanks to two major hurricanes and is having trouble even finding jobs to apply to—especially since Milton crushed his car and insurance wouldn’t cover it and FEMA is still pondering it… My car has been out of action since Helene and I’m barely getting by on the freaking bus. Factor in that my ex stiffed me on 17 of the 20 years of alimony he was ordered to pay and I lost my house and can’t afford a lawyer to go after him for recompense.

How about YOU send ME money—or at least do your job so that we don’t wind up on the streets wondering how we’ll survive at all? No one is representing us. I can’t afford to send a single $5 donation to a local politician, let alone $5 to hundreds and hundreds of politicians who’ll never impact our lives here. Even Bernie and AOC and now Katie Porter send me MULTIPLE emails daily, begging for dollars.

It’s depressing. These people represent a giant sucking hole that will never be satisfied, promising that if we help them win, we’ll all be better off.

I haven’t been better off in YEARS. How about you do something that will impact our lives? Maybe you all send ME $5 so we can eat this month. The house we rented for almost 8 years has been sold out from under us and we’re barely making it since we had to move in October, and it’d be thrilling to be able to do a legit grocery trip and eat something besides granola and frozen burritos because that’s all my son can carry on his bike, which he rides WITH ONE LEG.

I just deleted over 80 emails—after deleting 40-some on my lunch break. I’m getting sick of having to send these to the junk folder because the DNC continues to share my contact info with EVERYONE (no doubt charging them for the favour). At least texts can be stopped by simply replying STOP!

[buzzycrumbhunger]

33. Oh, jeez...

What a whiner. The OP obviously hit a sore spot for me. Sorry…

[Grins]

40. " At least texts can be stopped by simply replying STOP!"

Yeah? Bet me!

They don’t. They “say” your contact information has been deleted, but it hasn’t. They come up with a different name and texts keep on comin’.

Just as bad - it’s given to another fund raiser for another yet another candidate.

[LymphocyteLover]

43. Yes, I know. I feel that! You can unsubscribe to email though

[mercuryblues]

37. I have been trying to get rid of them for 3-4 YEARS,

After this election, in the comment section about why I am opting out I wrote....

I will be fucking dead and buried for 10 fucking years and you will still be texting me begging for money. NEVER AGAIN will I donate, not even 1 cent

.

At one point I was getting 10 -20 texts a day.

[Grins]

39. Hell YES!!!! You, too?

I donated to several D candidates and my phone got passed around like it was free money!

How the fuck-all did Lynn Cheney get my damn number??? How the hell did AIPAC????

Worse, you tell them to “Stop” and it continues, often with new names.

EVERY FUCKING DAY I get them. I even recall the first one I got asking for MORE money, came less than a month after the 2024 election. And I don’t even live in the same damn state as the candidate!!!

THIS has become A SCAM!

[Sogo]

41. I believe the culprit in this case is Act Blue.

They sell our information to campaigns, PACs, and others who try to sabotage the fund-raising efforts of Democrats.

As a result, we get countless texts and emails. For me, this has disrupted my business, as I have to spend inordinate amounts of time to clear my messages and emails and have sometimes accidentally deleted some of my business-related messages and emails.

I also read that "bad actors" use these messages to divert money from unsuspecting donors who think they're donating to Democrat candidates, but the money never reaches them. Especially suspect are the messages promising several times matching of one's donation.

It is very discouraging, and I have not tipped Act Blue for the entire 2024 campaign or since, as my own protest....

[LymphocyteLover]

42. Hmm, interesting. I never heard that it was ActBlue but I imagine various groups buy lists

of phone numbers from different places probably including ActBlue. But also just lists of registered voters are available from the govt.

[blubunyip]

44. This is all absurdity

It should not take all this beg-mail to get somebody elected and we sure can't go head to head with Elon Musk. And why does it take 4 years of fund-raising to elect the next president? Limits, maybe? We're expected to give give give all the time. It goes to trash with me.

[iemanja]

45. It's the party that shares our phone numbers

I don’t know how many times I’ve told the DCCC to take me off their list. They’ve hung up on me when I’ve said that and continue to harass me anyway.

[DFW]

46. I get them nonstop, too.

My US phone, which I do not answer while overseas unless I recognize the number, just accumulates messages. Just about all Congresscritters I would want to speak to have my EU phone anyway.

I will not use Act Blue, although I realize it serves a purpose. For people making modest contributions, and checks are not a convenient option, it makes sense. But years ago, they would automatically check the “make it monthly” box without my consent, and called me an idiot for asking them to stop. Plus, they, together with their credit card partners, take about 8% out of all contributions to divide among themselves. If some tight race is costing $10 million, our candidate can’t afford to give up $800,000 for Visa and Act Blue to play with. I ALWAYS send checks.

I also get the barrage of pushy, offensive emails. I even got one from some telemarketer claiming to be raising money for Gabby Giffords and her gun control PAC. I said that Gabby and Mark have my email and my phone numbers, so they can call me any time they like. I haven’t heard back from that one yet 😛

[OverBurn]

47. The ones that say just unsubscribe, just text stop. DOES NOT work. 5 years since I donated and they keep coming.

I would like to donate more, I really would. Everytime I think it has finally stopped I get another round. I'll continue to vote Dem, there is really no other viable option for voting. Unfortunately for everyone I'll not be sending in donations.

[Scrivener7]

51. They could totally turn that around this way: say, "We heard Cory Booker. We

hear you. We have not met the moment. These texts will now be used to tell you the steps we are taking to fight for our Democracy. They will include a donation link but no more begging. When you read what we're doing, you decide if we are earning your donations."

[LymphocyteLover]

52. If only!!!

[3catwoman3]

53. So melodramatic - "In tears here," "On our knees," "You're the ONLY Dem from XXXXX, etc...

...etc, etc. I wonder how many people this approach works on.