Give to the RNC, Or Else

Turns out fear isn’t just an RNC campaign strategy. It’s also useful, apparently, to spook up contributions.

The political parties use a variety of tactics in fundraising pitches to try and grab attention. But here’s a letter from the RNC that seems particularly beyond the pale. It styles as a “Voter Registration Verification and Audit Form” and warns the voter about “irregularities” in his/her party affiliation.

Check it out. And thanks to TPM Reader Dennis Sidwell for sending it in after it succeeded in spooking his 83 year-old father.