Fundraising emails are an essential part of politics, but the RNC’s latest email to followers is rubbing quite a few the wrong way. Perhaps it’s the opening accusation, “Did you abandon the Republican Party?”
Really don't appreciate this email, @RNC. AT ALL. #tcot #GOP pic.twitter.com/XQ8h75MWVe
— Sister Toldjah ? (@sistertoldjah) July 26, 2014
I replied "No, the RNC abandoned me." // RT @josheidelson Latest RNC fundraising e-mail subject line: "Friend, did you abandon the RNC?"
— Will McAvoy (@WillMcAvoyACN) July 25, 2014
The @GOP might be the only political party in the world to lose money with a fundraising email. Screwed the pooch on this one, huh?
— Katrina Jørgensen (@Veribatim) July 25, 2014
An obnoxious fundraising email from .@GOP -> http://t.co/t19lkY7xk1 DO NOT DONATE -> .@RNC .@NRSC @NRCC #tcot
— Kelly (@KLSouth) July 26, 2014
https://twitter.com/rachelfromohio/status/493108030649532418
I got one of these emails and it PI$$ED me off. This pretty well says it. http://t.co/L9oHcU5g0j
— Dennis Whitworth (@WhittyPics) July 26, 2014
Yes. I did abandon the #GOP and they way things are going, I ain't coming back any time soon http://t.co/yFpl007o5q
— TPF ? (@thinkngpolitics) July 26, 2014
@Reince, @GOP, free advice from a communications consultant: Insulting your base is not a viable fundraising strategy http://t.co/hhnB0yJTsc
— mjdaniels (@mjdaniels) July 26, 2014
Another obnoxious fundraising email from the RNC http://t.co/6Ha6Vv4URf via @examinercom
— wont (@wonttorit) July 26, 2014
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— Kyle Raccio (@kyleraccio) July 26, 2014
https://twitter.com/politicobsessed/status/492869802017292288
The @GOP needs to put a leash on tony Parker's email account before he screws over the party…oh wait… Yeah there goes the fundraising.
— DatDude1990 (@DadDude1990) July 26, 2014
Fundraising email from @GOP asks if I've given up on the GOP. Then I get email from @VA_GOP thanking me for all I do. Guess who gets my $?
— Brian W. Schoeneman (@BrianSchoeneman) July 26, 2014
Dear @GOP, re your most recent fundraising email, subject line 'Have you abandoned the RNC?'
Screw you!
You have a lot of nerve.
— Niedermeyer's Dead Horse (@NDH_j_m_f) July 25, 2014
Junk like this is why new leadership is needed in the #GOP… http://t.co/zjROrnEJCu
— John Whitbeck (@JohnWhitbeck) July 25, 2014
@GOP @Reince Really don't appreciate the @FLOTUS style tactics in your email for fundraising. Shaming people is NOT cool! Ever.
— MarcosWaterBottle (@MarcoRH20Bottle) July 25, 2014
I am instantaneously more qualified to run an email fundraising campaign than #RNC since I know not to insult donors. #tcot
— Willie Deutsch (@WillieDeutsch) July 25, 2014
So @GOP, in light of that fundraising email, about that millennial outreach…?
— Brandon "Gritty" Gahman (@bbgahman) July 25, 2014
https://twitter.com/alan_reese/status/492725023451258881
https://twitter.com/JessicaHuseman/status/492724169486778369
Really @GOP?!? Who is the genius that came up with this fundraising email? #fundraisingfail pic.twitter.com/wpEkF24uXT
— TeamGio ? (ColeSZN) (@yankees_28th) July 25, 2014
Dear @GOP bully tactics do not help fundraising. I found this email insulting today. pic.twitter.com/e9SZ1BYuzv
— Brandon Hudson (@BrandonHudson) July 25, 2014
https://twitter.com/BobKosek/status/492667022958800897
I didn't abandon the Republican party. The GOP abandoned my constitutional principles! I DO NOT DONATE TO > @GOP @RNC @NRSC @NRCC @Reince <
— Toni (@toni_toniham) July 26, 2014
I'm very gracious @gop and @reince is giving me "one more chance" to give them money. Rebuke Cochran and we'll talk pic.twitter.com/cBiU71U3Dn
— Marcus (@MarcusHUSA) July 25, 2014
RT @SteveDeaceShow So while the @GOP is abandoning conservatives in #mssen @Reince sends out letter asking us if we've abandoned them. #CCOT
— Liberty & Grace (@Oahts) July 26, 2014
@hipEchik @Reince @RNC l didn't quit the Republican Party, it quit me!! Shame on all of you RINO's!
— Mike, from Mike's office (@CopTheTruth) July 26, 2014
So, not the best idea, huh?
"Dear Teri: Did you abandon the Republican Party?" I did not but, don't use leftist tactics on us @Reince @RNC . This was bad, bad, bad.
— Teri Peters (@hipEchik) July 26, 2014
I am concerned about the future if someone is actually advising you to treat us like kids @Reince @RNC . Stupidest fundraising email ever.
— Teri Peters (@hipEchik) July 26, 2014
..and I am likely subjecting myself to ridicule tweeting you @Reince but I am a mbr of the party. YOU are out of touch @RNC
— Teri Peters (@hipEchik) July 26, 2014
Perhaps if you followed some common folks online (not Brett Favre types), you would see what we are talking about @Reince @RNC
— Teri Peters (@hipEchik) July 26, 2014
Regardless, I cannot give you any $ and after that email, even if I could, I would not. End Rant @Reince @RNC
— Teri Peters (@hipEchik) July 26, 2014
..and I KNOW everyone who got it was offended by it @Reince @RNC . Even those of us proud to call ourselves Republicans.
— Teri Peters (@hipEchik) July 26, 2014