Me: How'd it go?
Primo: I got some sponsors lined up.
Me: What is a sponsor?
Primo: Someone who donates at least $100 - $50 to me and $50 to MaryJane. [MaryJane is in the next district and has done some campaigning with Primo. I do not like MJ at all and I like her even less now that I have known her longer. She posts crazy things on her facebook page without understanding the issues. Plus her cigarette breath just about knocks me out.]
Me: Wow! Who did you get?
Primo: Blake, Blake's dad, Terrence C., Christine A. [All local politicians.]
Me: That's really nice.
Primo: Terrence C. was impressed at what I did last week. He wants to give me more than he gives to MaryJane.
Me: Of course he does.
Primo: I said as long as we keep it on the down low and as long as he gives at least $50 to MaryJane.
Me: That sounds fair.
So, what do these sponsors expect in return? This is the part I would hate.
ReplyDeleteYes. People who give money don't give it out of the goodness of their hearts, although I think our friends looked at their donations as a way to be extraordinarily nice friends. But I think for most donors, they are buying access.
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