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“In the last year, grassroots contributors like us gave more than $300 million to the Kerry campaign and the DNC, and proved that the Party doesn't need corporate cash to be competitive. Now it's our Party: we bought it, we own it, and we're going to take it back.” quote by Eli Pariser
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“In the last year, grassroots contributors like us gave more than $300 million to the Kerry campaign and the DNC, and proved that the Party doesn't need corporate cash to be competitive. Now it's our Party: we bought it, we own it, and we're going to take it back.”

Eli Pariser

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Grassroots fundraising shows a political movement can thrive without corporate money, reclaiming ownership.

In simple terms: People can fund politics themselves.

Key Takeaway

Support grassroots funding.

Themes

politics campaign finance grassroots activism

Mood

inspirational determined

Type

political activism

When to use this quote

  • local elections
  • online fundraising
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

democratic participation fundraising party ownership

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies can sustain independent funding?
  • How can we ensure transparency in grassroots donations?
A Different Perspective

Corporate cash still influences media coverage.

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