Would Kick Starter be a good funding source for a political campaign?

It could work, if it was set up properly. And if it worked once it would be repeated by other candidates.

It would take a pretty big organization though to keep it going. And it could not be the sole source of funds But it could be very significant.

I don’t think it would be allowable under the rules of kickstarter. I think you need to actually provide a good or service.

@johnpowell… And at the $5000 level, I will come to your function to deliver a speech.
Eh? Eh? plus what service is more noble than the civil variety?

I believe other sites have less of a product focus.

So something like indiegogo.com might be a better choice for your campaign funding.

plus what service is more noble than the civil variety?

This actually made me laugh.

It might work for a local campaign or one for a minor state office. Anything past that, and these days the campaign costs are in the millions. @funkdaddy‘s Indiegogo.com suggestion is a good one.

The Supreme Corporatists are hearing a case today that may blow the final lid of any limit in the corruption now rampant in government by allowing individual donors to give millions instead of the currently stifling $123,500 aggregate limit in an election cycle. It looks like nothing short of pure plutocracy is enough “liberty” for the 5 con men of the court, who seem to think the Founders only meant liberty and free speech to apply to the highest bidder.

@ETpro life, liberty, and the pursuit of property happiness