Towne for Congress has raised $53,375 per its most recent FEC filing. An additional $4,000 was raised from 63 donors on October 14^th during a 24-hour online money bomb.

A flood of support was received after Towne soundly defeated his bickering career politician opponents during a televised debate on WFMZ last night and subsequently was banned from the PBS/Morning Call debate this evening.

During the FEC financial quarter, over $14,239 was raised, an all-time high for the campaign. Towne for Congress remains either the top, or one of the top, independent or major third party fundraisers in the nation for US House. The campaign has raised money from 1,019 individuals with an average of $52 from each donor.

While his career politician opponents have yet to sink a single penny into their own campaigns, Jake is his campaign’s largest contributor with $3,887 donated so far.

Towne for Congress has raised 100% of all funds with donations from individuals, and does not – and never will – accept corporate PAC or lobbyist donations.

Towne is a chemical engineer who worked in the semiconductor industry prior to running for office as an independent private citizen, including the past 4 years in China.  Towne has promised to accept only the median household income and not enlist in the congressional health care or pension plans. The $116,000 remainder of the $174,000 salary will be donated to local non-profit hospitals.

To watch the WFMZ debate, visit http://towneforcongress.com/events/money-bomb-today-and-wfmz-debate-footage/

The campaign has an urgent need to raise another $4,000 to pay for TV ads in the final couple weeks prior to the election.  The ad is in final production ** Now it’s done!, Watch it here! ** but will be similar in quality/message to the campaign’s radio ad and “Interview with Two Zombies” (though not humorous!).

Please consider donating as for some very affordable rates we can get the message out to key demographics.  The schedule of ads will be published when available, and I expect everyone will be quite pleased with the number of spots, times and channels the campaign can air with such a limited budget.

Donors giving at least $100 will receive a hardbound copy of Henry Hazlitt’s timeless Economics in One Lesson as a thank-you gift (please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery).   As the funds are needed as soon as possible, all donations raised will count towards the October 14th money bomb.

Last month, the campaign raised $2,200 for radio ads during a money bomb, and carefully spent well over $4,500.  As a result, just about everyone who listens to the radio in the area has heard the ad.

“Know ye not, Who would be free, themselves must strike the blow?” – Lord Byron

Today is the September 14th Money Bomb, put together by grassroots supporters.  The last money bomb in August raised exactly $3000 from 52 donors, and was used to purchase yard signs.

It is expected that all money raised today will go towards radio ads, which are affordable on the local favorite radio stations.  A 30-second spot costs roughly $30 depending on the time and will reach thousands of listeners.  The campaign’s first radio buy commenced today, you can listen to the ad below!

The first debate just concluded a few hours ago, PCN was taping the event but had technical difficulties.  A volunteer videotaped the event so we hope to have footage soon!  It was the first debate of my life, and went great!!   The event was mobbed with people — after the first several hundred people, the event staff had to turn away residents.  Now that I have a debate under my belt, I can hardly wait for the next debate on September 24th at Cedar Crest College!!!   Debate schedule here.

The vast majority of the money spent already was used to build the campaign enough momentum to get to this point and finish the arduous petitioning process for ballot access.  I cannot highlight enough how at this point a little money goes a long way. Thank you very much for your support!!

HQ Update and Yard Sign Bomb!!!

The campaign has located several storefront properties in the Bethlehem-Bath-Nazareth area, but the rental costs of ~$900/mo. are too prohibitive at this time – with the limited funds available, radio ads are deemed to be a far better use of funds.  If any supporter has space available that can be donated or at a cheap price, feel free to contact the campaign at 610-392-8156 or towneforcongress@gmail.com.

As a disclaimer, and as many supporters are aware, the campaign had opened a meeting place on Route 309 in Center Valley during the summer.  A month after opening, the landlords received cease-and-desist orders from a zoning official.  This occurred simultaneously with the start of a failed character assassination attempt by the incumbent, Mr. Dent, in July.

At first this official simply wished for all temporary yard signs and American flags to be removed from display, and this was complied with.  However, this public official then pressured the landlords to stop allowing utilization of the space for political purposes.  After numerous appearances with this official prowling in a car through the parking lot and snapping photographs, the campaign decided to leave the premises in order to save the landlord further grief.

Fortunately, the campaign has plenty of practice with running the campaign from the insides of cars and internet cafes, otherwise these thuggish tactics would be of higher concern.   The campaign is focused on sharing the message and discourse on the issues with the two Republocrat candidates, not petty issues with hindering political operations and free speech.

However, make no mistake.   Neither the D or R camps want to see any outsider win and challenge their duopoly.  Even though the number of independents/third parties/unregistered voters combined is larger than either Republocrat party, the success of anyone against their political machines threatens their chokehold on the economy and their 22.8 million direct governmental employees, the largest single “job” sector in the country.

In response to the demands to remove yard signs, we have one request for supporters in the area and that is to put up as many yard signs as possible!!!  Just visit here and provide your name, phone number, and address to sign up to receive one, or just come to a campaign event.  Political signs on private property are allowed, on public property they can’t  go up until 1 month prior to the election.  (The new signs can be seen in the above picture, taken at the Pen Argyl Labor Day Parade.  We had two vehicles and 25 volunteers marching!!)

Now that the ballot access drive is successfully completed, the next and tougher step is to WIN VOTES for the election!  While we do urgently need to raise some funds, the campaign could use your help of the below several community events, and many of the ways you can help is by donating your time and effort!

Not every event is listed, but rest assured volunteers are working hard to spread the word!!  Wearing the campaign T-shirt around, displaying a yard sign, and sharing online and talking to friends and family about the campaign’s ideas is a great way to win votes for the campaign!

August 15 Pride in the Park

Time: Noon-6 PM

Location: Cedar Beach Park, 2600 Parkway Blvd, Allentown, MAP

The campaign will have a booth, please stop by and help out if you can!!   The event is organized by Pride of the Greater Lehigh Valley, website here!

Monday, August 16, Online Patriot Money Bomb

Time: All day!!

Please visit HERE and donate what you can afford to give to the campaign as we need to raise funds to pay for yard signs and advertisements!!

Blue Valley Farm Show, 8/17-8/21, Tues-Sat

Time: 5 PM – 11 PM, Tuesday-Friday, 11 AM-11 PM on Saturday
Location: 707 American Bangor Road, Bangor, PA 18013 off of Route 512 near Pen Argyl   MAP

We will have an indoor booth during this event, could definitely use a hand!!  Feel free to stop on by!

Pen Argyl’s Labor Day Parade, September 6

Time: Gather around noon, parade at 1 PM.
Location: In Pen Argyl, address TBA

Could definitely use help marching along the parade route!  Email towneforcongress@gmail.com to RSVP.

Candidate’s Night, College Hill Neighborhood Association, Sept 13

Time: Monday, September 13,  7-9 PM
Location: In central Easton, address TBA

I will be appearing with the two Republocrat candidates.  The public is invited to attend and ask questions!!

The campaign has just been reached by phone by WFMZ, Channel 69 TV, and invited to participate in an October debate – no date or time specified.  I was also informed that both Mayor Callahan and Representative Dent from the Republocrat Party have also accepted.

I was recently featured on WFMZ-TV a couple days ago, and am absolutely delighted to accept the invitation.  Dent had been refusing to debate for the past couple weeks, at first due to a non-Republocrat “muddying” the waters, and secondly because of a band that volunteered to play at a concert.  While I removed the band from the concert, Dent sprayed out some mud by calling me “someone enmeshed in ideas of anger, violence, anarchy, and bigotry.”  Unfortunately, that mud doesn’t stick since I am pretty much the exact opposite as I retorted here.  Due to all the letters to the editor recently, Dent has apparently changed his mind to stop using his incumbency to block political free speech and discourse.

That said, the campaign is in serious need of funds for yard signs (needed NOW) and radio ads this fall.  Now through August 31st, for any donation of $50 or more, a campaign T-shirt will be sent anywhere in the USA as a thank you gift.

The shirts are blue with the campaign logo emblazoned on the front and our powerful “Tired of the Usual Suspects?” motif on back, both created by local artist Anthony Geist of GhostHouse Studios.

To order, simply make a donation using the below button and you will receive another email requesting shirt size (S, M, L, XL, XXL, and XXXL available) and confirming name and shipping address (or dropoff/pickup if local).   While shipment should occur pretty quick, additional shirt printing may be necessary, so please allow up to 3 weeks for shipment.

Donations of any size are welcome, the vast majority of over 800 donors to the campaign have contributed $35 each.  Since campaign overhead is kept to a minimum, with no paid employees, most every dollar goes straight to advertising.

As of this moment, today’s money bomb has raised over $3,500.   A big thank you to all who donated, and if you haven’t already, click on the banner below for another chance!!!

Upcoming Campaign Events

The campaign’s #1 priority at present is gathering signatures for ballot access.  If you are a registered voter in Pennsylvania, you can help either by collecting signatures in the district or signing a petition.  Visit here for details.

Thursday, June 17 Signature Gathering in Bethlehem

Time: Noon – 4 PM
Please RSVP by calling 610-392-8156 or email towneforcongress@gmail.com for details and location.

Friday, June 18 Antiwar Protest in Allentown

Time: Noon-1 PM
Location: In front of Allentown Courthouse, Hamilton and 5th, Allentown, PA 18101  MAP

Allentown 7th Annual Street Festival!

Saturday, June 19th, 10 AM to 4 PM
11th Street from Chew to Turner Streets, Allentown
The campaign will have a small table here, volunteers are needed to circulate around and collect signatures.  Please RSVP with the campaign at 610-392-8156 or email towneforcongress@gmail.com.  Rain date is Sunday.

Sunday, June 20 Signature Gathering in Emmaus

Time: Emmaus 9:30 am-2:30 pm. 

Please RSVP by calling 610-392-8156 or email towneforcongress@gmail.com for details.

June 21-26, Monday-Saturday Schnecksville Community Fair

Time: Monday-Thursday 5-11 PM.  Friday 5 PM-Midnight.  Saturday 3 PM-Midnight
Location: 4550 Old Packhouse Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078-2528   SITE MAP

The campaign will have a booth all week!  We need plenty of volunteers to help staff it, contact the campaign at 610-392-8156 or email towneforcongress@gmail.com.

June 23, Wednesday  “Towne” Hall in Bethlehem

Time: 7-9 PM
Location: 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 SITE MAPQUEST

Jake will briefly introduce himself and then take questions from the crowd.  A notary will be available to notarize petitions.

June 27, Sunday Canvassing in Montgomery County

Time: Canvassing for signatures, 1-6 PM.  We will gather for a dinner at a local restaurant at 6 PM.
Location: East Greenville and Red Hill, PA   MAPQUEST

For the canvassing meetup at 1 PM, meet at Upper Perkiomen Middle School parking lot directly across from the Upper Perkiomen Senior Center at W. 5th Street and Jefferson.  RSVP with the campaign at 610-392-8156 or email towneforcongress@gmail.com.

June 28 – July 4th – Signature Gathering!

Contact the campaign for details at 610-392-8156 or email towneforcongress@gmail.com.  If you are watching fireworks in the area, gathering signatures in public locations before the fireworks begin is a great use of your time!

July 14, Wednesday  “Towne” Hall in Bethlehem

Time: 7-9 PM

Location: 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020  SITE MAPQUEST

Jake will briefly introduce himself and then take questions from the crowd.

July 19th, Monday  Fun-Raiser at Pies On Pizzeria in Catty

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Location: Pies on Pizzeria at Front and Pine Streets, Catasauqua 18032   MAPQUEST

We will relax with some great pizza, drinks, and entertainment alongside the historic Lehigh River!!  To reserve a spot, you can:

1) Donate $25 here per person online and send an email to towneforcongress@gmail.com to RSVP and make sure we reserve your spot.

2) Mail a $25 check using this form made payable to Towne for Congress, PO Box 22542, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002

3) Pay with cash or check on the day of the event, but please RSVP with towneforcongress@gmail.com with your name(s), phone number and address to reserve your spot.

November 2, 2010  Election Day

Please email the campaign at towneforcongress@gmail.com if you are available for all of or part of the day as we need volunteers to staff polling stations!

Today is the day for Jake Towne’s “mass donation day” to help fund the TowneForCongress.com campaign.  Please join our effort today to reach $50,000 in total funds raised (we have less than $15K to go!). Your donations will help buy television and radio ads across Pennsylvania’s 15th district and provide the much needed visibility and recognition for Jake Towne to win in November.

Together we can ensure a great independent and constitutionally principled candidate like Jake Towne wins a seat in congress this November 2nd.

Can you please contribute $500, $250 or $100 so Jake Towne can make an impact towards victory for liberty and the constitution this November?

Even if you can only donate $50, $25, or $15, every bit of your support ads up and helps out.

Thank you for your generous support!