[Lnc-business] FW: Ebke Request
Alex Merced (Region 8 Alt)
alex.merced at lp.org
Fri Apr 13 17:49:39 EDT 2018
I also support Wes’s proposal
Alex
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> On Apr 13, 2018, at 5:47 PM, Elizabeth Van Horn <elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org> wrote:
>
> Wes, this is a sound proposal, and I support it.
>
> Also, thank you! : )
>
>
> ---
> Elizabeth Van Horn
>
>
>> On 2018-04-13 16:51, Wes Benedict wrote:
>> I've spoken with Apollo Pazell (LPHQ Staff) and Jeremy Jensen (Ebke
>> campaign staff) today and have been emailing them as well as Senator
>> Ebke, thanks to some "facilitation" by Elizabeth Van Horn.
>> If the LNC approves, what I suggest for the LNC to consider at the
>> 4/21 Denver LNC meeting, based on recommendations from Apollo and
>> Jeremy and the discussion of support below, is a motion to increase
>> the candidate support budget line by $10k, contribute $5k directly to
>> the Ebke campaign, and approve $5k in expenses related to supporting a
>> May 2018 field operation for the Ebke campaign. LPHQ staff would be
>> responsible for making sure the $5k for the field operation was spent
>> appropriately, legally, and with relevant receipts per our Policy
>> Manual.
>> In the short term, we have some discretion in the existing budget to
>> incur some expenses even before the 4/21 LNC meeting; so if there's
>> something urgently needed by Apollo, I think I can already take care
>> of that.
>> Certainly you all may prefer and go a different direction and things
>> may change between now and 4/21.
>> thanks,
>> Wes Benedict, Executive Director
>> Libertarian National Committee, Inc.
>> 1444 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314
>> (202) 333-0008 ext. 232, wes.benedict at lp.org
>> facebook.com/libertarians @LPNational
>> Join the Libertarian Party at: http://lp.org/membership
>>> On 4/13/2018 2:59 PM, Elizabeth Van Horn wrote:
>>> 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
>>>>>>> 1. mailto:david.demarest at lp.org
>>>>>>> 2. mailto:jeremy at cutthroatprint.com
>>>>>>> 3. mailto:David.Demarest at lp.org
>>>>>>> 4. mailto:jeremy at cutthroatprint.com
>>>>>>> 5. mailto:david.demarest at lp.org
>>>>>>> 6. mailto:david.demarest at lp.org
>>>>>>> 7. mailto:jeremy at cutthroatprint.com
>>>>>>> 8. mailto:laura at lauraebke.com
>>>>>>> 9. mailto:chair at lpne.org
>>>>>>> 10. mailto:scottjzimmerman2000 at yahoo.com
>>>>>>> 11. mailto:vicechair at lpne.org
>>>>>>> 12. mailto:treasurer at lpne.org
>>>>>>> 13. mailto:secretary at lpne.org
>>>>>>> 14. mailto:dc1 at lpne.org
>>>>>>> 15. mailto:dc2 at lpne.org
>>>>>>> 16. mailto:dc3 at lpne.org
>>>>>>> 17. mailto:dc3 at lpne.org
>>>>>>> 18. mailto:azaraptor at gmail.com
>>>>>>> 19. mailto:nathan.porrata at gmail.com
>>>>>>> 20. mailto:joe.hawk at omahaunconvention.com
>>>>>>> 21. mailto:heather.larson-frederick at omahaunconvention.com
>>>>>>> 22. mailto:shane.mccullough at omahaunconvention.com
>>>>>>> 23. mailto:erin.adams at lp.org
>>>>>>> 24. mailto:jeremy.frederick at omahaunconvention.com
>>>>>>> 25. mailto:andrea.liberator at omahaunconvention.com
>>>>>>> 26. mailto:mark.tipton at omahaunconvention.com
>>>>>>> 27. mailto:maggie.austgen at omahaunconvention.com
>>>>>>> 28. mailto:pettitacresfarm at hotmail.com
>>>>>>> 29. mailto:amy.wimer at yahoo.com
>>>>>>> 30. mailto:david.demarest at lp.org
>>>>>>> 31. mailto:david.demarest at lp.org
>>>>>>> 32. mailto:lnc-business at hq.lp.org
>>>>>>> 33. mailto:david.demarest at lp.org
>>>>>>> 34. mailto:david.demarest at lp.org
>>>>>>> 35. mailto:jaredhall at thefeldmanfoundation.org
>>>>>>> 36. mailto:elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org
>>>>>>> 37. mailto:secretary at lp.org
>>>>>>> 38. mailto:caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org
>>>>>>> 39. mailto:jeremy at cutthroatprint.com
>>>>>>> 40. mailto:daniel.hayes at lp.org
>>>>>>> 41. mailto:dustin.nanna at lp.org
>>>>>>> 42. mailto:erin.adams at lp.org
>>>>>>> 43. mailto:chair at lp.org
>>>>>>> 44. mailto:vicechair at lp.org
>>>>>>> 45. mailto:sam.goldstein at lp.org
>>>>>>> 46. mailto:tim.hagan at lp.org
>>>>>>> 47. mailto:jaredhall at thefeldmanfoundation.org
>>>>>>> 48. mailto:elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org
>>>>>>> 49. mailto:secretary at lp.org
>>>>>>> 50. mailto:caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org
>>>>>>> 51. mailto:jeremy at cutthroatprint.com
>>>>>>> 52. mailto:daniel.hayes at lp.org
>>>>>>> 53. mailto:david.demarest at lp.org
>>>>>>> 54. mailto:dustin.nanna at lp.org
>>>>>>> 55. mailto:erin.adams at lp.org
>>>>>>> 56. mailto:chair at lp.org
>>>>>>> 57. mailto:vicechair at lp.org
>>>>>>> 58. mailto:sam.goldstein at lp.org
>>>>>>> 59. mailto:tim.hagan at lp.org
>>>>>>> 60. mailto:elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org
>>>>>>> 61. mailto:elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org
>>>>>>> 62. mailto:caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org
>>>>>>> 63. mailto:jeremy at cutthroatprint.com
>>>>>>> 64. mailto:dustin.nanna at lp.org
>>>>>>> 65. mailto:david.demarest at lp.org
>>>>>>> 66. mailto:dustin.nanna at lp.org
>>>>>>> 67. mailto:david.demarest at lp.org
>>>>>>> 68. mailto:jaredhall at thefeldmanfoundation.org
>>>>>>> 69. mailto:caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org
>>>>>>> 70. mailto:secretary at lp.org
>>>>>>> 71. mailto:daniel.hayes at lp.org
>>>>>>> 72. mailto:elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org
>>>>>>> 73. mailto:erin.adams at lp.org
>>>>>>> 74. mailto:chair at lp.org
>>>>>>> 75. mailto:vicechair at lp.org
>>>>>>> 76. mailto:sam.goldstein at lp.org
>>>>>>> 77. mailto:tim.hagan at lp.org
>>>>>>> 78. mailto:jeremy at cutthroatprint.com
>>>>>>> 79. mailto:david.demarest at lp.org
>>>>>>> 80. mailto:jaredhall at thefeldmanfoundation.org
>>>>>>> 81. mailto:caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org
>>>>>>> 82. mailto:secretary at lp.org
>>>>>>> 83. mailto:daniel.hayes at lp.org
>>>>>>> 84. mailto:david.demarest at lp.org
>>>>>>> 85. mailto:dustin.nanna at lp.org
>>>>>>> 86. mailto:elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org
>>>>>>> 87. mailto:erin.adams at lp.org
>>>>>>> 88. mailto:chair at lp.org
>>>>>>> 89. mailto:vicechair at lp.org
>>>>>>> 90. mailto:sam.goldstein at lp.org
>>>>>>> 91. mailto:tim.hagan at lp.org
>>>>>>> 92. mailto:jeremy at cutthroatprint.com
>>>>>>> 93. mailto:caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org
>>>>>>> 94. mailto:tim.hagan at lp.org
>>>>>>> 95. mailto:sam.goldstein at lp.org
>>>>>>> 96. mailto:sam.goldstein at lp.org
>>>>>>> 97. http://www.facebook.com/thefeldmanfoundation
>>>>>>> 98. http://www.twitter.com/thefeldmanfdn
>>>>>>> 99. http://www.facebook.com/thefeldmanfoundation
>>>>>>> 100. http://www.twitter.com/thefeldmanfdn
>>>>>>> 101. http://www.facebook.com/thefeldmanfoundation
>>>>>>> 102. http://www.twitter.com/thefeldmanfdn
>>>>>>> 103. mailto:Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org 104.
>>>>>>> http://www.lpcolorado.org/ 105.
>>>>>>> http://www.facebook.com/thefeldmanfoundation
>>>>>>> 106. http://www.twitter.com/thefeldmanfdn
>>>>>>> 107. mailto:Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org 108.
>>>>>>> http://www.lpcolorado.org/ 109. mailto:Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org
>>>>>>> 110. http://www.lpcolorado.org/ 111.
>>>>>>> http://www.facebook.com/thefeldmanfoundation
>>>>>>> 112. http://www.twitter.com/thefeldmanfdn
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