[Lnc-business] FW: Ebke Request
Elizabeth Van Horn
elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org
Fri Apr 13 14:59:50 EDT 2018
I'm in favor of whatever expedites the process to get the 5K to the Ebke
campaign.
Email ballot or in-person at Denver, whatever is quickest.
If it's to be Denver, perhaps, we can all agree on the motion wording in
advance, and the motion can sail through with little time delay.
---
Elizabeth Van Horn
On 2018-04-13 14:41, david.demarest at lp.org wrote:
> Thanks Alicia. I will defer to the will of the body on when the motion
> should be submitted. However, time is of the essence in light of the
> May 15th Nebraska primary.
>
> If we delay the motion to the Denver LNC meeting, I will defer to Mr.
> Hayes, who has graciously volunteered to offer a motion at the LNC
> meeting. I will confer with Daniel and Nick on motion wording and
> various options. The immediate priority is making the $5,000 available
> to the Ebke campaign as soon as possible.
>
> ~David Pratt Demarest
> Region 6 Representative
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lnc-business <lnc-business-bounces at hq.lp.org> On Behalf Of Alicia
> Mattson
> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 1:25 PM
> To: Libertarian National Committee list <lnc-business at hq.lp.org>
> Subject: Re: [Lnc-business] FW: Ebke Request
>
> Sorting out the current status...
>
> On April 11, EVH said she'd be willing to co-sponsor something, but
> current language had not yet been crafted.
>
> On April 12, David Demarest suggested the language, "*Move to
> contribute
> $5,000 to the Nebraska Unicameral 2018 District 32 re-election
> campaign for Senator Laura Ebke, and **increase expense line
> 60-Candidate, Campaign & Initiatives by $5,000.*"
>
> After that point, there were other suggestions to do that motion and
> further do some other things, but no motion language was crafted for
> those other things.
>
> Today I see co-sponsorships from Katz and O'Donnell, and I presume
> that they are for the motion in quotes above, and not for the
> "further"
> suggestions for which motion language has not yet been crafted.
>
> So that puts us at three cosponsors: Demarest, Katz, O'Donnell
>
> Given that our email ballots almost always take the full 10 days, and
> we're now fewer than 10 days away from our in-person meeting, I
> suggest we just take this up in person rather than getting a fourth
> cosponsor at this point.
>
> -Alicia
>
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 11:19 AM, Alicia Mattson
> <alicia.mattson at lp.org>
> wrote:
>
>> It sounds like we're now saying the doesn't seem to be a contribution
>> limit. If we were to find a contribution limit, keep in mind that if
>> we send personnel there for two weeks, paying lodging, meals, renting
>> a car, etc., that is an in-kind contribution which would need to be
>> tracked and counted against a contribution limit.
>>
>> -Alicia
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 9:54 AM, Tim Hagan <tim.hagan at lp.org> wrote:
>>
>>> The Federal Election Campaign Act imposes no limits on contributions
>>> from national party committees to non-federal candidates.
>>>
>>> I checked the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission's
>>> website for reporting requirements. "Major out-of-state contributors"
>>> have to file a state report, except committees registered with the
>>> Federal Election Commission do not need to file the state report.
>>>
>>> ---
>>> Tim Hagan
>>> Treasurer, Libertarian National Committee
>>>
>>> On 2018-04-13 08:37, david.demarest at lp.org wrote:
>>>
>>>> FYI – see discussion below about Nebraska and federal limits, or
>>>> lack
>>>> thereof, on political party contributions to Nebraska campaigns.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ~David Pratt Demarest
>>>>
>>>> Region 6 Representative
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> From: Jeremy Jensen <jeremy at cutthroatprint.com>
>>>> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 10:05 AM
>>>> To: david demarest <david.demarest at lp.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: Ebke Request
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> [smNew_Cutthroat_Logo.jpg]
>>>> Dave, you can forward any of this to whoever is making decisions
>>>> and
>>>> however it helps.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I just checked iwth someone - to the best of our knowledge, there
>>>> are
>>>> no federal laws or limits about political parties contributing to
>>>> Sen.
>>>> Ebke's campaign since we don't have any limits in NE on state
>>>> races.
>>>> Also, we know the RNC absolutely has given large amounts of money
>>>> directly to candidates in state races in Nebraska, so that's the
>>>> precedent I'm going by.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> Jeremy Jensen, Founder & Manager
>>>> 11429 Davenport St | Omaha, NE 68154
>>>> (402)682-3134
>>>>
>>>> ___________________________________________________________
>>>> ____________
>>>>
>>>> From: "david demarest" <[1]david.demarest at lp.org>
>>>> To: "jeremy" <[2]jeremy at cutthroatprint.com>
>>>> Cc: "david demarest" <[3]David.Demarest at lp.org>
>>>> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 9:58:55 AM
>>>> Subject: RE: Ebke Request
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Jeremy,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Okay if I forward this to the LNC business list? I may hold off
>>>> to see
>>>> if there is any ensuing discussion about federal political party
>>>> contribution limits.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ~David
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> From: Jeremy Jensen <[4]jeremy at cutthroatprint.com>
>>>> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 9:56 AM
>>>> To: david demarest <[5]david.demarest at lp.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: Ebke Request
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> David,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Many states have "limits" on contributions. Nebraska does not
>>>> have any
>>>> limits at all for state races. So, in theory, the LP could
>>>> donate as
>>>> much as they want to Sen Ebke's campaign, unless there is some
>>>> federal
>>>> law that prohibits an organization like the LP to do so. (I very
>>>> highly doubt this, as I know the RNC is constnatly giving big
>>>> contributions into Nebraska and other states with no "limits" on
>>>> contributions).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Also, see my most recent email from this morning, where I'm
>>>> suggesting
>>>> we get $5k, but that the LP diverts additional funds to their own
>>>> field
>>>> program that will supplement ebke's field program - VERY
>>>> exciting!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> Jeremy Jensen, Founder & Manager
>>>> 11429 Davenport St | Omaha, NE 68154
>>>> (402)682-3134
>>>>
>>>> ___________________________________________________________
>>>> ____________
>>>>
>>>> From: "david demarest" <[6]david.demarest at lp.org>
>>>> To: "jeremy" <[7]jeremy at cutthroatprint.com>, "Laura Ebke"
>>>> <[8]laura at lauraebke.com>, "LPNE Chair" <[9]chair at lpne.org>,
>>>> "scottjzimmerman2000" <[10]scottjzimmerman2000 at yahoo.com>, "LPNE
>>>> Vice-Chair" <[11]vicechair at lpne.org>, "LPNE Treasurer"
>>>> <[12]treasurer at lpne.org>, "secretary" <[13]secretary at lpne.org>,
>>>> "Michael Knebel (LPNE District 1 Coordinator)"
>>>> <[14]dc1 at lpne.org>, "Joe
>>>> Hedlund (LPNE District 2 Coordinator)" <[15]dc2 at lpne.org>, "Ben
>>>> Backus
>>>> (LPNE District 3 Coordinator)" <[16]dc3 at lpne.org>, "Ben Backus
>>>> (LPNE
>>>> District 3 Coordinator)" <[17]dc3 at lpne.org>, "Zach Taylor"
>>>> <[18]azaraptor at gmail.com>, "nathan porrata"
>>>> <[19]nathan.porrata at gmail.com>, "Joe Hawk"
>>>> <[20]joe.hawk at omahaunconvention.com>, "Heather Larson-Frederick"
>>>> <[21]heather.larson-frederick at omahaunconvention.com>, "Shane
>>>> McCullough" <[22]shane.mccullough at omahaunconvention.com>,
>>>> "erinadams"
>>>> <[23]erin.adams at lp.org>, "Jeremy Frederick"
>>>> <[24]jeremy.frederick at omahaunconvention.com>, "Andrea Liberator"
>>>> <[25]andrea.liberator at omahaunconvention.com>, "Mark Tipton"
>>>> <[26]mark.tipton at omahaunconvention.com>, "Maggie Austgen"
>>>> <[27]maggie.austgen at omahaunconvention.com>,
>>>> [28]pettitacresfarm at hotmail.com, "amy wimer"
>>>> <[29]amy.wimer at yahoo.com
>>>> >
>>>> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 9:43:58 AM
>>>> Subject: FW: Ebke Request
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Nebraska Libertarians: See email below regarding submitted and
>>>> proposed
>>>> LNC motions in support of Senator Laura Ebke’s re-election
>>>> campaign.
>>>> This has been forwarded to the LNC business list for
>>>> consideration by
>>>> the entire LNC and staff.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Let me know if you have any questions regarding LNC proceedings
>>>> on
>>>> support for Laura’s campaign.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ~David Pratt Demarest
>>>>
>>>> Region 6 Representative
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> From: [30]david.demarest at lp.org <[31]david.demarest at lp.org>
>>>> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 9:19 AM
>>>> To: 'lnc-business at hq.lp.org' <[32]lnc-business at hq.lp.org>
>>>> Subject: FW: Ebke Request
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Forwarding to LNC business list:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> If Mr. O’Donnell’s point about a $5,000 limit on LP contributions
>>>> to
>>>> non-federal candidates is correct, that would eliminate the
>>>> possibility
>>>> of the additional $10,000 contribution to Senator Laura Ebke’s
>>>> campaign
>>>> in late October, as suggested by Jeremy Jensen, Laura’s campaign
>>>> manager. See discussion in email chain below.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I suggest proceeding immediately with my original $5,000
>>>> pre-primary
>>>> contribution motion. The Nebraska primary takes place on May
>>>> 15^th.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I further suggest that we consider separately at the upcoming
>>>> Denver
>>>> LNC meeting, Mr. Jensen’s request for an additional $2,500 for
>>>> internal
>>>> LNC/staff post-primary support for Senator Ebke’s campaign. At
>>>> the
>>>> discretion of the LNC and staff, the $2,500 additional internal
>>>> support, as suggested Mr. Jensen, could be used for hand-written
>>>> postcards to Nebraska District 32 Libertarians. The postcards
>>>> message
>>>> could not only solicit their votes but, more important, emphasize
>>>> that
>>>> now is the time for them to volunteer to staff and lead campaign
>>>> teams
>>>> in support of an all-important Libertarian candidate that has
>>>> worked
>>>> hard to represent their District 32 interests in the legislature
>>>> despite the personal vendetta by the standing Governor of
>>>> Nebraska and
>>>> his support for Senator Ebke’s opponent.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The bulk of the hand-written postcard expense would be postage.
>>>> Mr.
>>>> Jensen could provide the postcards in lieu of using personal
>>>> stationary. Nebraska Libertarians have produced an amazing number
>>>> of
>>>> hand-written postcards printed by Mr. Jensen (Cutthroat Print)
>>>> that
>>>> will be mailed shortly to a broader range of voters in District
>>>> 32 to
>>>> boost Senator Ebke’s top-two non-partisan primary results and
>>>> position
>>>> her for running a hard campaign and WINNING a re-election victory
>>>> in
>>>> November.
>>>> Let us all work together to make Senator Ebke the first state
>>>> senator
>>>> elected as a Libertarian, an inspiring milestone in our quest for
>>>> freedom.
>>>> ~David Pratt Demarest
>>>>
>>>> Region 6 Representative
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> From: [33]david.demarest at lp.org <[34]david.demarest at lp.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 10:40 PM
>>>> To: 'Jared Hall' <[35]jaredhall at thefeldmanfoundation.org>;
>>>> 'Elizabeth
>>>> Van Horn' <[36]elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org>
>>>> Cc: 'Alicia Mattson' <[37]secretary at lp.org>; 'Caryn Ann Harlos'
>>>> <[38]caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org>; 'Cutthroat'
>>>> <[39]jeremy at cutthroatprint.com>; 'Daniel Hayes'
>>>> <[40]daniel.hayes at lp.org>; 'Dustin Nanna'
>>>> <[41]dustin.nanna at lp.org>;
>>>> 'Erin Adams' <[42]erin.adams at lp.org>; 'Nicholas Sarwark'
>>>> <[43]chair at lp.org>; 'R. Lee Wrights' <[44]vicechair at lp.org>; 'Sam
>>>> Goldstein' <[45]sam.goldstein at lp.org>; 'Tim Hagan'
>>>> <[46]tim.hagan at lp.org>
>>>> Subject: RE: Ebke Request
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thank you, Elizabeth.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I met with Jeremy Jensen, Laura’s campaign manager, this
>>>> afternoon in
>>>> Omaha. Jeremy recommended that a $5,000 would be best for now (as
>>>> soon
>>>> as possible) to characterize Laura’s campaign as funded by small
>>>> grass-roots donors in contrast with her opponent’s much larger
>>>> contributions from well-heeled patrons, including his well-known
>>>> political sponsor. After the primary, Jeremy suggests that $2,500
>>>> be
>>>> approved by the LNC for use at the discretion of Wes for
>>>> handwritten
>>>> postcards or notes to be mailed just to Libertarians in Laura’s
>>>> district. Those Libertarians could make the difference and could
>>>> be
>>>> tapped as volunteers for Laura’s post-primary campaign. If the LP
>>>> does
>>>> not already have the District 32 Libertarian list, Jeremy can
>>>> provide
>>>> the list, sample postcards, and sample scripts for use by the LNC
>>>> and
>>>> paid staff. Nebraska volunteers have produced an astounding
>>>> number of
>>>> hand-written postcards to be mailed next week to a broader range
>>>> of
>>>> District 32 voters in preparation for the May 15^th primary.
>>>> Making
>>>> Laura the clear leader in the top-two non-partisan primary could
>>>> make a
>>>> huge difference in the November election.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Jeremy also suggested, if the LNC agrees that it would be
>>>> appropriate
>>>> and within budget constraints, an additional $10,000 contribution
>>>> at
>>>> the end of November that would be useful for a last-minute
>>>> publicity
>>>> blast. The additional $2,500 and $10,000 could be rolled into my
>>>> current motion or into separate motions for later approval. I am
>>>> comfortable with either approach although approving the $2,500
>>>> now
>>>> would allow Wes and his staff to get a jump start on the District
>>>> 32
>>>> Libertarian outreach effort. Even if $5,000 is determined to be
>>>> the
>>>> legal limit for direct contributions, as suggested by Mr.
>>>> O’Donnell,
>>>> the $2,500 for indirect campaign support should not be an issue.
>>>> Thoughts?
>>>> ~David Pratt Demarest
>>>>
>>>> Region 6 Representative.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> From: Jared Hall <[47]jaredhall at thefeldmanfoundation.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 9:35 PM
>>>> To: Elizabeth Van Horn <[48]elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org>
>>>> Cc: Alicia Mattson <[49]secretary at lp.org>; Caryn Ann Harlos
>>>> <[50]caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org>; Cutthroat
>>>> <[51]jeremy at cutthroatprint.com>; Daniel Hayes
>>>> <[52]daniel.hayes at lp.org>; David Demarest
>>>> <[53]david.demarest at lp.org
>>>> >;
>>>> Dustin Nanna <[54]dustin.nanna at lp.org>; Erin Adams
>>>> <[55]erin.adams at lp.org>; Nicholas Sarwark <[56]chair at lp.org>; R.
>>>> Lee
>>>> Wrights <[57]vicechair at lp.org>; Sam Goldstein
>>>> <[58]sam.goldstein at lp.org>; Tim Hagan <[59]tim.hagan at lp.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: Ebke Request
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I simply copied some emails from the LNC Rep page online. That
>>>> may be
>>>> something to have Ken look into, or whoever has taken that role
>>>> on now.
>>>> Also, as noted originally, I didn’t include every member in this
>>>> email
>>>> thread, so again, I hope this is all getting to everyone on the
>>>> business discussion forum.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks again, everyone!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 10:11 PM Elizabeth Van Horn
>>>> <[60]elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Ok, per Caryn Ann's reply, it looks like David Demarest's motion
>>>> may be
>>>> the fastest route. (If it isn't resolved by the time we all
>>>> convene in
>>>> Denver, per David's comment, the motion can be withdrawn.)
>>>> I'll find his motion and co-sponsor. Let's try to get this
>>>> through
>>>> quickly.
>>>> (Also, seeing the names on this email list, it appears that a
>>>> former
>>>> (now deceased) LPVC is on this email list?)
>>>>
>>>> ---
>>>>
>>>> Elizabeth Van Horn
>>>>
>>>> On 2018-04-12 21:48, Caryn Ann Harlos wrote:
>>>>
>>>> It would be an email ballot with urgings for everyone to vote
>>>> quickly
>>>> with no guarantees they would.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 6:36 PM, Elizabeth Van Horn
>>>> <[61]elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Just got home, reading through.
>>>> Jared Hall had shared with me some of the Ebke campaign budget
>>>> the
>>>> other night, and it's very tight and frugal. They're doing a
>>>> lot, with
>>>> a little money. Also, noted that is that 5K sooner, rather than
>>>> later,
>>>> (even is speculatively a larger amount) would be immediately
>>>> beneficial. I'd be in-favor of expediting 5K to Laura Ebke's
>>>> campaign.
>>>> If more money is able to be given later, we can address that
>>>> later in
>>>> her campaign.
>>>> It was explained to me that the this May 15th primary is crucial,
>>>> as
>>>> the top-two candidates move on, and there are three people
>>>> running.
>>>> Laura Ebke needs to be one of the top-two who make it out the
>>>> primary
>>>> heat. Money asap would be most helpful.
>>>> I understand that time was set aside for the LNC meeting in
>>>> Denver, but
>>>> what process do we have that would help us expedite the 5K to
>>>> Senator
>>>> Ebke's campaign? Some of the more experienced LNC members,
>>>> please fill
>>>> me in as to what are our options?
>>>>
>>>> ---
>>>>
>>>> Elizabeth Van Horn
>>>>
>>>> On 2018-04-12 11:08, Dustin Nanna wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for calling and explaining that to me as well. She
>>>> certainly
>>>> deserves it regardless.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On said call, we discussed the possibility of national sending a
>>>> letter/email to try and active the 300some libertarians in LD 32.
>>>> I'm
>>>> going to try and craft this into a proposal with hard numbers
>>>> etc. I
>>>> wont be at the Denver meeting but I can hand it off to someone
>>>> who
>>>> would like to present it.
>>>>
>>>> Dustin Nanna
>>>> LNC Region 3 Alternate
>>>> Vice Chair/Deputy Communications Director
>>>> Libertarian Party of Ohio
>>>> (740) 816-9805
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Apr 12, 2018 10:55 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos
>>>> <[62]caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for that strategic insight.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 7:44 AM, Cutthroat
>>>> <[63]jeremy at cutthroatprint.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I'm still being cc:ed on these emails, and as Sen. Ebke's head
>>>> campaign
>>>> volunteer (yes, Im unpaid and working full time on this campaign
>>>> - we
>>>> only have two paid staffers, a part time $500 p/m field
>>>> coordinator and
>>>> runner assistant for me, and a part-time consultant who is very
>>>> very
>>>> good and relatively inexpensive) I am involved all the moving
>>>> parts
>>>> from field to strategy to finances.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I so appreciate all of the support I'm seeing in these from the
>>>> national LP. Its just overwhelming to read, and brings my heart
>>>> great
>>>> jot. I've never worked on a state senate race with this much out
>>>> of
>>>> state helpful support.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> If I can make a suggestion or plea to you on this discussion:
>>>> If
>>>> you're going to be kind enough to make such a generous
>>>> contribution
>>>> over $5k, It would be very positive from a financial reporting
>>>> perspective to receive $5k soon. Anything over a $5k donation
>>>> now will
>>>> potentially be used against senator ebke in the general election
>>>> as a
>>>> "bought and paid for by the LP" message from the Governor's
>>>> consultant
>>>> (I know how she works from her previous strategies). Earmarking
>>>> any
>>>> additional donation from the LP in late Oct or Nov would be
>>>> wonderful.
>>>> This is best case scenario for us, as we believe $5k is not
>>>> enough
>>>> for the Republican candidates to make a big fuss about, but an
>>>> amount
>>>> that means a great deal to us. I can promise you that we will
>>>> take
>>>> great monetary fiscal care of any donation that is made. Anyone
>>>> on
>>>> this email is welcome to call me at 402-610-2159 with any
>>>> specific
>>>> questions regarding budgeting, getting a campaign update, or
>>>> understanding our needs for this donation and exactly how we will
>>>> very
>>>> wisely invest it to receive a return.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I so appreciate your thoughtfulness in all of this.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Much thanks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Jeremy Jensen
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>> On Apr 12, 2018, at 8:25 AM, Dustin Nanna
>>>> <[64]dustin.nanna at lp.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I was thinking 10k personally but I don't get a vote unless
>>>> Elizabeth
>>>> doesn't. I just really feel we have to go above and beyond for
>>>> incumbent Ls.
>>>>
>>>> Dustin Nanna
>>>> LNC Region 3 Alternate
>>>> Vice Chair/Deputy Communications Director
>>>> Libertarian Party of Ohio
>>>> (740) 816-9805
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Apr 12, 2018 9:04 AM, [65]david.demarest at lp.org wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Dustin, good point about Senator Ebke's leading role in achieving
>>>> more
>>>> permanent LP ballot access in Nebraska.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> What contribution amount would everyone be comfortable with? Can
>>>> we
>>>> agree on an amount that would assure prompt approval at the LNC
>>>> meeting?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ~David Pratt Demarest
>>>>
>>>> Region 6 Representative
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> From: Dustin Nanna <[66]dustin.nanna at lp.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 7:52 AM
>>>> To: David Demarest <[67]david.demarest at lp.org>
>>>> Cc: 'Jared Hall' <[68]jaredhall at thefeldmanfoundation.org>; Caryn
>>>> Ann
>>>> Harlos <[69]caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org>; 'Alicia Mattson'
>>>> <[70]secretary at lp.org>; 'Daniel Hayes' <[71]daniel.hayes at lp.org>;
>>>> 'Elizabeth Van Horn' <[72]elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org>; 'Erin Adams'
>>>> <[73]erin.adams at lp.org>; 'Nicholas Sarwark' <[74]chair at lp.org>;
>>>> 'R.
>>>> Lee
>>>> Wrights' <[75]vicechair at lp.org>; 'Sam Goldstein'
>>>> <[76]sam.goldstein at lp.org>; 'Tim Hagan' <[77]tim.hagan at lp.org>;
>>>> [78]jeremy at cutthroatprint.com
>>>> Subject: RE: Ebke Request
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I like the motion but personally think she deserves more than 5k.
>>>> I
>>>> realize we have kind of set a precedent of giving 5k to everyone,
>>>> but
>>>> Ebke is certainly not just anyone. She's a powerhouse for Liberty
>>>> and
>>>> has already saved us that much and more by getting ballot access
>>>> burdens reduced in Nebraska.
>>>>
>>>> Dustin Nanna
>>>> LNC Region 3 Alternate
>>>> Vice Chair/Deputy Communications Director
>>>> Libertarian Party of Ohio
>>>> (740) 816-9805
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Apr 12, 2018 8:34 AM, [79]david.demarest at lp.org wrote:
>>>>
>>>> The following motion has been offered on the LNC business list:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Motion seeking co-sponsors:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Move to contribute $5,000 to the Nebraska Unicameral 2018
>>>> District 32
>>>> re-election campaign for Senator Laura Ebke, and increase expense
>>>> line
>>>> 60-Candidate, Campaign & Initiatives by $5,000."
>>>> Writing in favor: I have long advocated that LP institutions
>>>> offer
>>>> small symbolic seed contributions to encourage bottom-up
>>>> fund-raising
>>>> by candidates and project initiators. This proposed contribution
>>>> meets
>>>> that criteria. Like Larry Sharpe, Senator Ebke has inspired us
>>>> with her
>>>> astounding fund-raising acumen and, along with Larry, set the
>>>> standard
>>>> for Libertarian candidates. While we are waiting to roll out our
>>>> candidate support criteria committee, if there ever was a
>>>> legitimate
>>>> contribution to a serious, dedicated, and ethical Libertarian
>>>> candidate
>>>> in a critical race with a good chance of WINNING, this is it.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> If this proposal can be handled more expeditiously at the
>>>> upcoming
>>>> April 21-22 LNC meeting in Denver, I will happily withdraw the
>>>> motion.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ~David Pratt Demarest
>>>>
>>>> Region 6 Representative
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> From: Jared Hall <[80]jaredhall at thefeldmanfoundation.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 12:47 AM
>>>> To: Caryn Ann Harlos <[81]caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org>
>>>> Cc: Alicia Mattson <[82]secretary at lp.org>; Daniel Hayes
>>>> <[83]daniel.hayes at lp.org>; David Demarest
>>>> <[84]david.demarest at lp.org
>>>> >;
>>>> Dustin Nanna <[85]dustin.nanna at lp.org>; Elizabeth Van Horn
>>>> <[86]elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org>; Erin Adams
>>>> <[87]erin.adams at lp.org>;
>>>> Nicholas Sarwark <[88]chair at lp.org>; R. Lee Wrights
>>>> <[89]vicechair at lp.org>; Sam Goldstein <[90]sam.goldstein at lp.org>;
>>>> Tim
>>>> Hagan <[91]tim.hagan at lp.org>; [92]jeremy at cutthroatprint.com
>>>> Subject: Re: Ebke Request
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thank you, Mr Hagan for the information. I greatly appreciate it.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I am also very appreciative for the attention and support Laura
>>>> has
>>>> received from both National and individual members of our Party
>>>> as a
>>>> result of everyone's support, social media shares, and word of
>>>> mouth.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 1:36 AM Caryn Ann Harlos
>>>> <[93]caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I definitely support. Senator Ebke is exactly the type of race
>>>> we need
>>>> to support and where national can do a great deal of good.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 11:05 PM, Tim Hagan
>>>> <[94]tim.hagan at lp.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> A contribution to a candidate would come from budget line
>>>> 60-Candidate,
>>>> Campaign & Initiatives. We budgeted $58,800 on this line for the
>>>> candidate support contractors and candidate support like the
>>>> training
>>>> done in the past.
>>>>
>>>> The revenues and expenses are running well against the budget so
>>>> far
>>>> this year and the cash reserve is still above the target reserve,
>>>> but
>>>> we do have much more ballot access expenses coming up. In my
>>>> opinion,
>>>> the LNC can afford a contribution, and the motion should include
>>>> increasing expense line 60-Candidate, Campaign & Initiatives by
>>>> the
>>>> amount of the contribution.
>>>>
>>>> ---
>>>>
>>>> Tim Hagan
>>>> Treasurer, Libertarian National Committee
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 2018-04-11 11:43, Sam Goldstein wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Jared,
>>>>
>>>> The only LNC limit for contributions to candidates is the
>>>> budget
>>>> (which is zero at this time for this category) and our lack of
>>>> a set
>>>> of parameters for giving.
>>>>
>>>> The CSC is finalizing our proposal for contribution guidelines
>>>> for
>>>> presentation at the Denver LNC meeting but I can pretty much
>>>> assure
>>>> members that Laura Ebke far exceeds our proposal.
>>>>
>>>> I would ask the Treasurer if, in his opinion, the LNC can
>>>> afford a
>>>> contribution to the Ebke campaign at this time and from what
>>>> budget
>>>> line would it come from. I'd be happy to write and sponsor an
>>>> email
>>>> ballot which I would hope would be expedited and not wait the
>>>> full
>>>> 10 days.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ---
>>>>
>>>> Sam Goldstein
>>>> Libertarian National Committee
>>>> 317-850-0726 Cell
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 2018-04-11 14:18, Jared Hall wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Oh. No, Sam. Nebraska has no limit for campaign donations. I was
>>>> referring to what the LNC limit is (last I knew). Forgive me. In
>>>> an
>>>> ideal world, I'd ask for $25k. :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I also just noticed the address I included for CC is incorrect. I
>>>> will
>>>> fix that here.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 2:12 PM Sam Goldstein
>>>> <[95]sam.goldstein at lp.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> So the NE legal limit for the LNC to contribute to the Ebke
>>>> campaign is
>>>> $5000?
>>>>
>>>> ---
>>>>
>>>> Sam Goldstein
>>>> Libertarian National Committee
>>>> 317-850-0726 Cell
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 2018-04-11 14:09, Jared Hall wrote:
>>>>
>>>> As I know the limit is $5000, that is what is being requested. In
>>>> reality, the current budget accounts for what is in the bank, and
>>>> much
>>>> more is truly needed. History shows that good primary numbers
>>>> equate to
>>>> an easier time getting donations from around the state, so
>>>> anything
>>>> will help.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 2:06 PM Sam Goldstein
>>>> <[96]sam.goldstein at lp.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Jared,
>>>>
>>>> What is the dollar amount being requested of the LNC by the Ebke
>>>> campaign? Have you verified the legality of such an contribution
>>>> per
>>>> NE election law?
>>>>
>>>> Live Free,
>>>>
>>>> ---
>>>>
>>>> Sam Goldstein
>>>> Libertarian National Committee
>>>> 317-850-0726 Cell
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 2018-04-11 13:51, Jared Hall wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Dear Liberty friends,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I am writing today on behalf of Nebraska State Senator Laura
>>>> Ebke.
>>>> We are entering the last five weeks of campaign mode before the
>>>> Primary on May 15.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Senator Ebke has built a great team of qualified staff (most
>>>> are
>>>> unpaid volunteers) and field volunteers, encompassing
>>>> individuals
>>>> from all political backgrounds. The campaign recently opened
>>>> two new
>>>> campaign offices in Crete and Geneva, as her district is
>>>> extremely
>>>> large – 2,516 square miles - encompassing four whole counties
>>>> and a
>>>> sliver of Lancaster County (where the capital is located).
>>>> Signs,
>>>> shirts, literature and several pieces of campaign literature
>>>> have
>>>> been designed, printed, and paid for at a reduced rate thanks
>>>> to one
>>>> of Senator Ebke's Libertarian supporters who owns a print shop
>>>> and
>>>> is providing at-cost materials. 36 "Meet and Greet" events have
>>>> been
>>>> planned and advertised across the district that will take place
>>>> in
>>>> the next 3 weeks in more than 30 towns and villages.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Senator Ebke continues to make news, sometimes with absurd ad
>>>> value
>>>> (thanks to a friend in that field) for little more than her
>>>> actions
>>>> in the Unicameral, and also her monthly community "Political
>>>> Brew"
>>>> events held at a local brew house where she invites other
>>>> elected
>>>> officials to cordially discuss issues and policy.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Everyone is well aware of Laura's ability to fundraise for her
>>>> campaign. However, with all that we still have to accomplish
>>>> before
>>>> the primary election, we are asking for a donation from the
>>>> LNC.
>>>> This will help ensure the printing of variable by-county door
>>>> hangers for the rural counties that will include localized
>>>> messages;
>>>> help cover the cost of postage expenditures; 16 newspaper ads
>>>> in the
>>>> 9 papers in the district; a radio ad; food and other costs for
>>>> our
>>>> volunteers at our campaign events, including canvassing and
>>>> phone
>>>> banking; booths at county fairs during the upcoming season; and
>>>> even
>>>> covering the costs of paid staff, the CRM, data needs, and
>>>> walking
>>>> and call apps.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> As a point of emphasis, Laura is the incumbent in this
>>>> election, but
>>>> Republican Governor Pete Ricketts is a billionaire whose family
>>>> owns
>>>> TD Ameritrade and the Chicago Cubs. His personal vendetta for
>>>> Laura
>>>> even before she became a Libertarian is well-known. This has
>>>> led to
>>>> him hand picking her her main opponent, a well-funded
>>>> Republican,
>>>> who is attacking Senator Ebke for her party affiliation.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> There is also a third candidate in this race – another
>>>> Republican
>>>> who is supported by the local agriculture community.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> As Nebraska's Unicameral is non-partisan, so too is the
>>>> election.
>>>> This means that only the top two in the election results will
>>>> move
>>>> on to the General Election in November. It is paramount that we
>>>> all
>>>> chip in to ensure a Libertarian victory, as this can be only
>>>> the
>>>> beginning!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thank you kindly for your time,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Jared Hall
>>>>
>>>> LPIN Political Director,
>>>>
>>>> The Feldman Foundation Communications Director,
>>>>
>>>> Re-Elect Senator Laura Ebke Campaign Volunteer
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> P.S. I apologize for leaving people off this list and I hope it
>>>> will
>>>> be communicated with everyone.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> Jared Hall
>>>> (402)-580-0941
>>>> Director of Communications
>>>> The Feldman Foundation
>>>> Like us on Facebook at: [97]www.facebook.com/thefeldmanfoundation
>>>> Or
>>>> Follow us on Twitter at: [98]www.twitter.com/thefeldmanfdn
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> Jared Hall
>>>> (402)-580-0941
>>>> Director of Communications
>>>> The Feldman Foundation
>>>> Like us on Facebook at: [99]www.facebook.com/thefeldmanfoundation
>>>> Or
>>>> Follow us on Twitter at: [100]www.twitter.com/thefeldmanfdn
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> Jared Hall
>>>> (402)-580-0941
>>>> Director of Communications
>>>> The Feldman Foundation
>>>> Like us on Facebook at:
>>>> [101]www.facebook.com/thefeldmanfoundation
>>>> Or
>>>> Follow us on Twitter at: [102]www.twitter.com/thefeldmanfdn
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> In Liberty,
>>>>
>>>> Caryn Ann Harlos
>>>>
>>>> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska,
>>>> Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming,
>>>> Washington)
>>>> - [103]Caryn.Ann. Harlos at LP.org
>>>>
>>>> Communications Director, [104]Libertarian Party of Colorado
>>>>
>>>> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> A haiku to the Statement of Principles:
>>>>
>>>> We defend your rights
>>>>
>>>> And oppose the use of force
>>>>
>>>> Taxation is theft
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> Jared Hall
>>>> (402)-580-0941
>>>> Director of Communications
>>>> The Feldman Foundation
>>>> Like us on Facebook at:
>>>> [105]www.facebook.com/thefeldmanfoundation
>>>> Or
>>>> Follow us on Twitter at: [106]www.twitter.com/thefeldmanfdn
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> In Liberty,
>>>>
>>>> Caryn Ann Harlos
>>>>
>>>> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska,
>>>> Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming,
>>>> Washington)
>>>> - [107]Caryn.Ann. Harlos at LP.org
>>>>
>>>> Communications Director, [108]Libertarian Party of Colorado
>>>>
>>>> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> A haiku to the Statement of Principles:
>>>>
>>>> We defend your rights
>>>>
>>>> And oppose the use of force
>>>>
>>>> Taxation is theft
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> In Liberty,
>>>>
>>>> Caryn Ann Harlos
>>>>
>>>> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska,
>>>> Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming,
>>>> Washington)
>>>> - [109]Caryn.Ann. Harlos at LP.org
>>>>
>>>> Communications Director, [110]Libertarian Party of Colorado
>>>>
>>>> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> A haiku to the Statement of Principles:
>>>>
>>>> We defend your rights
>>>>
>>>> And oppose the use of force
>>>>
>>>> Taxation is theft
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> Jared Hall
>>>> (402)-580-0941
>>>> Director of Communications
>>>> The Feldman Foundation
>>>> Like us on Facebook at:
>>>> [111]www.facebook.com/thefeldmanfoundation
>>>> Or
>>>> Follow us on Twitter at: [112]www.twitter.com/thefeldmanfdn
>>>>
>>>> References
>>>>
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>>>> 8. mailto:laura at lauraebke.com
>>>> 9. mailto:chair at lpne.org
>>>> 10. mailto:scottjzimmerman2000 at yahoo.com
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>>>> 69. mailto:caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org
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>>>> 95. mailto:sam.goldstein at lp.org
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>>>> 98. http://www.twitter.com/thefeldmanfdn
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>>>> 112. http://www.twitter.com/thefeldmanfdn
>>>>
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