When I think of fundraisers for local candidates, small bars with dim lights as well as nice sit-down dinners. Going online is also highly cost-effective if done properly. Doing something at a bowling alley or a picnic in warm weather makes for good fun and doesn't stray too far out there. Even the attempt at bringing Dave Chappelle to a club for a certain Congressional candidate was exciting in theory. This one by Terry Hinds though is far out there even by my easy-going standards.
From The Daily Politics:
Liz investigated the election laws and determined that it works for the city, even if the officials are still officially unsure. Even if it works out, it doesn't seem like Hinds gets much bang for his buck here. I applaud him for running in Bloomberg lackey Kendall Stewart's seat but can't he come up with something fun, but also in the city and something that generates more cash for the campaign and not some casino out in Eastern Connecticut?The event is a bus trip to the Connecticut casino Mohegan Sun. Tickets are $50 a head, which includes transporation, a $20 "free play voucher" and a $15 voucher for the all-you =can-eat buffet - all "compliments of the campaign."
(For the record, there are casinos in New York, although they do require more hours on the road to reach).
Campaign Finance Board spokesman Eric Friedman said it's unclear whether the contributions generated by this trip will be matchable.
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