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Interesting fundraising email from Gavin Newsom

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Just received this in my inbox:

these guys protested my wedding (seriously)

XXXXX – this is what happens when we step up and step in: We built a movement and got enough signatures to get the Safety for All initiative to end gun violence on the November ballot.

But we haven’t won yet – and this thing only gets tougher.

The NRA sees we’re gaining momentum, and they’ll do anything to stop us (these guys even sent protesters to my wedding).

But here’s my message to the NRA: You can try to intimidate us or empty your massive pockets to keep us down. Game on.

This team’s charging into the next phase – crisscrossing California, engaging supporters and turning out voters to support Safety for All – but we need $25,000 coming through online before midnight tomorrow to stay on track.

This is it. Can I count on you to give now to help us raise $25,000 online before midnight tomorrow? I hope you’ll make a donation to help us ramp up our efforts against the NRA and prevent gun violence in California.

This is going to be a tough one – but I know without a doubt we can win. Thanks for everything.

Gavin

I've yet to find an article describing any protests at either of his weddings by anyone, so this might get interesting.

But meanwhile, on the California Law Enforcement front:

http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...’s-Largest-Law-Enforcement-Union-Joins-Police

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA), the state’s largest law enforcement union, announced its opposition to Gavin Newsom’s ammunition proposal. In an open letter to the citizens of California, CCPOA President Chuck Alexander says that the organization “vehemently opposes” Newsom’s proposal, which “lessens our ability to protect ourselves and the public.”

The CCPOA is the latest law enforcement organization to stand against Newsom’s proposal. The nine organizations represent thousands of officers, prosecutors, sheriffs and other officials on the frontline of public safety. Groups opposing Newsom’s proposal so far include:

Association of Deputy District Attorneys of Los Angeles
California Correctional Peace Officers Association
California Fish and Game Wardens’ Association
California Reserve Peace Officers Association
California State Sheriffs’ Association
Law Enforcement Action Network
Law Enforcement Alliance of America
San Francisco Veteran Police Officer Association
Western States Sheriffs Association
 
You can try to intimidate us or empty your massive pockets to keep us down. Game on.
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Just how would the NRA intimidate the Safety for All backers? Oh, by asserting the rights in the 2nd Amendment?
 
bytewizard said:
Just how would the NRA intimidate the Safety for All backers? Oh, by asserting the rights in the 2nd Amendment?
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I'm primarily interested in how "these guys" protested his wedding.

I've already passed along the e to reasonably knowledgeable individuals, so we'll see if truth in email solicitations is anything that needs to be considered.
 
This sponsored content from Gavin Newsom appeared in my Facebook feed:

"Our first major opponent just got in the race, and he's already backed with $3 million to jump-start an aggressive campaign against us. So I set an ambitious goal: $50,000 raised online before the end of the week, but right now we're still $29,591 short. Counting on you – can you give $5 or more now to become a founding member of my campaign? Here's the link: http://bit.ly/1TjEncr"

Last week it was $25,000, lol.
 
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Maya22 said:
This sponsored content from Gavin Newsom appeared in my Facebook feed:

"Our first major opponent just got in the race, and he's already backed with $3 million to jump-start an aggressive campaign against us. So I set an ambitious goal: $50,000 raised online before the end of the week, but right now we're still $29,591 short. Counting on you – can you give $5 or more now to become a founding member of my campaign? Here's the link: http://bit.ly/1TjEncr"

Last week it was $25,000, lol.
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He started me out at $5.00 for his personal campaign, and that request went to $25.00 in his most recent email.
 
BStrong said:
He started me out at $5.00 for his personal campaign, and that request went to $25.00 in his most recent email.
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I didn't get that email, however I did receive an email about a 5 inning baseball game fundraiser at AT&T Park with celebrity guests.

Tickets fo the fundraiser start at $150. Yikes!
 
Maya22 said:
I didn't get that email, however I did receive an email about a 5 inning baseball game fundraiser at AT&T Park with celebrity guests.

Tickets fo the fundraiser start at $150. Yikes!
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That's about the same as the cost of 2 tickets, 2 beers, 2 dogs and parking for a regular season real game W/O celebrities! Mmm... which shall I go to?
 
bytewizard said:
That's about the same as the cost of 2 tickets, 2 beers, 2 dogs and parking for a regular season real game W/O celebrities! Mmm... which shall I go to?
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Batting practice with Gavin Newsom might be fun! I wonder if Gov. Brown will also join in the batting practice.
 
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Newsom is soft on high speed rail. I'm probably gonna throw my support after other Democrats.
 
Here is Gavin Newsom's latest sponsored Facebook post:

The attacks from Republicans and anti-LGBT groups just won’t stop. They’re doing all they can to prevent me from becoming governor of California. So I just set a big goal: another 1,000 new founding members signed up this week. But right now, we’re still 989 members short. Counting on you – can you give $5 or more now to become a founding member of my campaign? Here’s the link: http://bit.ly/25ctxHo
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I have been receiving sponsored content Facebook ads from a variety of local politicians, including various people running for City Council districts that are not my district. My City Councilperson was elected two years ago, so I don't vote again for that office until 2018.

Gavin Newsom's Facebook page seems to be a hot spot for political discourse, even attracting replies from people from other states. Is he well known outside of California? He can't be as famous as Rudy Giuliani or Michael Bloomberg, both former mayors of NYC.
 
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Just how are Republicans doing all they can to prevent Newsom from becoming Governor? By running against him? What a revelation! I have yet to hear of an anti-LGBT group let alone one trying to prevent him from becoming Governor. Is this the same guy who was married to Kimberly Guilfoyle?
 
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Just how are Republicans doing all they can to prevent Newsom from becoming Governor? By running against him? What a revelation! I have yet to hear of an anti-LGBT group let alone one trying to prevent him from becoming Governor. Is this the same guy who was married to Kimberly Guilfoyle?
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They were married at one time. I forgot about that. Now he's married to someone else. I think that Gavin Newsom needs to hire a better writer.
 
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