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szabo22 t1_j0f1s7d wrote
Reply to Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
If your number was ever with a campaign, political interest group, or party, they usually sell or give it to other campaigns. Sometimes fundraising or mail firms will make their lists available to clients. Sometime the origin vector (where your number became a record) came from your voter registration data, other times it comes from you signing up for a free sticker at an event on a college campus, or from when you signed up at a speaking event.
Source: used to run campaigns in Virginia.
Option_Perfect t1_j0f02z1 wrote
Reply to Haven’t been back in 30+ years; looking for a few nostalgic hits. Alternate title: “they closed sixth street marketplace?!?” by Johoku
Bitter's (sp?) Suite has been closed for a long time.
Tayl44 t1_j0exh0u wrote
Reply to Haven’t been back in 30+ years; looking for a few nostalgic hits. Alternate title: “they closed sixth street marketplace?!?” by Johoku
Classmates—try the Facebook group Support Richmond Public Schools. They might have ideas on names or connecting.
TwatWaffl t1_j0excqu wrote
Reply to Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
No mention of a plan to address crime? Cool. At least pretend you will address it, sheesh..
EricLambert_RVAspark t1_j0ew3lp wrote
Reply to comment by oldsoul333 in Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
Also know what primary you voted in, which is a good indicator of what party you favor
smellymob t1_j0eozqv wrote
Reply to Have ticket prices skyrocketed? by yesiambear
A pack of ball park chicken hot dogs are over $4
Turbulent-Flamingo84 t1_j0emwq7 wrote
Reply to comment by catmmy50 in Youngkin proposes $230 million behavioral health overhaul by greenhousecrtv
I believe that
jacksonwarg t1_j0ekkor wrote
Reply to comment by __looking_for_things in Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
This is particularly true if you vote by SMS.
catmmy50 t1_j0ejz6v wrote
Reply to Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
Me too. Always text Stop
blasticalballs OP t1_j0ei3bh wrote
Reply to comment by cantaloupe-490 in Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
No auto reply for me either.
oldsoul333 t1_j0ehuvi wrote
Reply to Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
Political parties have massive internal databases that have voting history (what elections you voted in and how, not for whom), contact history, and intricate algorithms that basically predict your party leanings, issue stances, and willingness to vote. It’s how they put together texting, calling, mailing, and canvassing lists. It’s wild and super invasive imo.
JP_Clark t1_j0eho7e wrote
Reply to Have ticket prices skyrocketed? by yesiambear
Are you sure you are trying to buy them directly through the venue? Maybe your are on a secondhand site by accident. Orchestra seats after service charges are $85, there are also 2 tiers of tickets cheaper.
__looking_for_things t1_j0ehjtq wrote
Reply to Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
When you register to vote that info is available to be sold to candidates and other voting orgs.
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Reply to comment by OddWelcome2502 in Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
A hot single in our area
Soloemilia t1_j0edmpd wrote
Reply to comment by goosey65 in Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
I’ll see the emails show up and I’m like Nance babe, I’m working here! Summarize weekly PLEASE!!!
goosey65 t1_j0ecrt6 wrote
Reply to comment by cantaloupe-490 in Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
Sometimes they won’t send a text but do still remove. Depends on the texting system and what they set up. This is based on having volunteered for campaigns in the past.
OddWelcome2502 t1_j0ecoc1 wrote
Reply to Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
Ooh who is Jennifer mccullen
goosey65 t1_j0ecn7g wrote
Reply to Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
Politicians sell/share info. You sign up for one politician’s campaign or a party affiliated cause and they will sell that number. Lord knows I didn’t ask to get 10 emails a day from Nancy Pelosi. This can also happen with corporate and nonprofits mailing lists. You can buy emails and such from third parties.
cantaloupe-490 t1_j0ecf9z wrote
Reply to Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
Yes, I got the text also. I have given my number to democratic reps in the past when I've contacted their offices for whatever reason, so it's in some democratic bank somewhere. I'm assuming it came from either Betsy Carr's list or Tim Kaine's, since they both have my information and have both endorsed her. But I don't actually know. I texted back 'stop' and did not get an auto-reply saying I was removed.
Funny_Level4422 t1_j0e63gl wrote
I can’t wait to read the next post! This reporter has done an amazing job of uncovering the greed and corruption in this industry, I hope these people all end up in prison!
Johoku OP t1_j0e32xz wrote
Reply to comment by stickynohte in Haven’t been back in 30+ years; looking for a few nostalgic hits. Alternate title: “they closed sixth street marketplace?!?” by Johoku
Stony Point Ukrops represent. I can’t quite put my finger on it but it was just a wonderful shop. Loved the big pictures / murals. Pour one out for Safeway as well on that note.
Sandblaster1988 t1_j0e2j2n wrote
Reply to Rainy Thursdaily by shhimhuntingrabbits
East Virginia Blues by Dominick Leslie and Ric Robertson
Kevin’s- Sharon Van Etten
Also the acoustic version of Maps by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Walters0bchak241 t1_j0f2ob2 wrote
Reply to comment by jacksonwarg in Anyone else just get a text from Jennifer McCullen? How did they get my number? by blasticalballs
Man I wish we could, no idiots ever question American Idols voting process.