Donations from the Heart for Bernie

Many candidates seek big donors to fund their campaigns. Bernie Sanders is different. His run for president is fueled by small donors who've put their heart into supporting him.

It inspires me when I see people struggling to make ends meet, but still they donate to Bernie. They care so much about improving our government and saving America, that some even give their last dollar.

What creates this kind of devotion? Who are the people donating to his campaign? Below are the little stories behind this remarkable political event.

• Katie K. of Cordova, CA - I am a waitress. Some redneck Trump supporters came in tonight and were talking politics and bashing on Sanders. I took the entire tip they left me and just donated it to Bernie. WIN!!!
• Ellen K. - My BFF donated last night for the first time after seeing Bernie's speech. She just started a new job and is waiting for that first paycheck so it had to be small. But I explained, " there are so many of us, that if we just give 5-15 dollars each time he reaches a milestone or gets unfairly treated it attacked then we can do it:) she now is #FeelingTheBern

• Michael M. of Newton, MA - I turned 50 today. My birthday present to me was sending Bernie another $27.

  
  

• Kristen N. of Fort Worth, TX - 2 weeks ago. I had $4. I gave him $4! lol After my tax return though I did the $27.
• Kevin J. B. of Seattle, Washington - Bernie just asked for Contributions? You've got it. I had $11 in my account. That's how broke I am. I just gave it to Bernie. THAT is how much I believe. My country means LITERALLY my last $$$.
• Alisha D. - I feel the Bern.... and have donated my last few bucks also. He is the only candidate I've ever donated to, we just need to UNITE ALL, not just Democrats, all parties, all creeds, all colors, this is our time to fix what has been damaged and prevent further damage. If we unite together as a nation of people, we will be able to. It's no longer about parties, it's about our children's future.
• Jill Smith - I've given up meat and coffee to cover my Bernie habit.
• Jennie B. of Hawaii - I gave $10 today - but I am not working right now, so $10 is a big deal - especially since I gave after Iowa as well. BUT SO WORTH IT!!!
• Alex L. of Massachusetts. - I just donated $10 and bought a yard sign after Iowa. I'm a student and can't contribute a lot at a time but I try to donate monthly.
• Kathleen Raft - Most of us have given a small amount! I'm a full-time student, work two jobs, just trying to get by. I do the $5/month contribution. Doesn't seem like much but it's approaching $50 in the next month or two total. That amount I could not afford at once. This is our last chance.
• Sherri Lynn V. - I sold something on eBay and it's my only source of income right now. It was $90, half of that goes to car insurance, the rest goes to gas and food, and $5 to Bernie!

Last month I received a fund-raising email from Hi!!ary C!inton's headquarters. Apparently I got on her address list when I filled out some poll.

The odd part was, the letter asked for a $1 donation. Aha, I thought, she's feeling the Bern. I remembered how uncomfortable she looked when Bernie proudly stated the record number of individual donations he received. It was in one of the debates, I think.

She tends to adopt many of his platforms and I guess she wanted to be able to say she had lots of small donors too. I almost felt sorry for her attempt at copying Bernie. Almost.

The part other candidates don't understand and the media doesn't comprehend either is how Sanders convinces low-income and middle-class people to part with their hard earned dollars. He's often labeled by media as grumpy or as a SOCIALIST.

What they don't realize is the people recognize Bernie Sanders' authenticity and his burning desire to make life better for all in America. He's the people's champion and they want to help him achieve his goals.

It might require sacrifice on their part, but Bernie is David facing Goliath (both political parties, the media and Wall Street too). Anything his followers can do to help, they do, even if it means sending him the last few dollars in their bank account. In addition, they are phone banking, canvassing, making homemade signs, and persuading friends and neighbors.

A post from the Democratic Underground - "I have just contacted the Clinton campaign...

Since Dec 22, I have received 6 emails from the Clintons (Hill, Bill, & today, Chelsea) asking me for $$. I believe that my email address was accessed because of the data breach, since I have never been a fan of hers...

I have asked them to remove my name & email from their list, but they just keep on, so today I told them: Every time I hear from the Clinton campaign asking me for $$, I will donate $10.00 to Bernie Sanders, and I will suggest that my fellow free-thinkers do the same.

Are you with me???"