Republicans Paying 'Volunteers' to Fund-Raise for Them

How bad are things in the Michigan Republican Party?

So bad that now they need to pay their "volunteers."

Party Chair Saul Anuzis told GOP supporters in an email (forwarded to me by someone who wishes to remain anonymous) that helping Republicans raise money can actually be a money-making opportunity.

As he put it, "As a Michigan Republican Party eLeader, you will be able to help with a variety of fun and valuable activities, such as: raising money online, building and growing your own online political network and becoming an active and known advocate of the Michigan GOP. You can also send out invitations for events hosted by yourself or others.

"For any funds raised you can choose from a 10% commission or points ($1 = 5 points) to spend on Republican gear in our store!"

Is the Michigan Republican Party so bankrupt of ideas that the only way it can motivate its volunteers is to offer them a cut of the take? And will they be admitting to the people they contact that they are getting some of the money that contributors think is going to elect Republicans?

For our volunteers, getting Republicans out of office is its own reward.