MT Campaign Coverage Fund

$15,070 of $20k goal

Raised by 440 people in 1 month
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Michael Tracey  NEW YORK, NY

Hi there.  I've been covering the 2016 presidential campaign in a variety of capacities for its duration, and it really has been gratifying to receive such regular feedback: glowingly positive, ferociously negative, and everything in between. 

I would like to spend the final two weeks "on the road," talking to voters in some of the electorally-pivotal areas, rather than stay ensconced in my elite coastal enclave. (Heh, heh.)

Doing this requires funds for basic expenses. While I love and can't imagine doing much else, journalism/political commentary isn't especially lucrative. Therefore, I humbly ask that if you've appreciated my work over the past months to consider making a modest contribution. Again, the money would go to basic expenses: car upkeep, lodging, food, that kind of thing. I really have no desire to spend profligately.

If you've gained insight from my recent output -- whether on Twitter , the various outlets I contribute articles to, my YouTube channel, Medium postings , or elsewhere -- then you might consider a small donation so I can keep it going, and get on the road. If you've hated my recent work, that's OK too. I love my losers and haters. Love them. They're tremendous.

If I'm able to garner a decent sum, I'll head out soon, and though I can't make any iron-clad guarantees about the nature of my resulting coverage, I can guarantee that I'll continue doing my best. I prefer being indebted to my readers/followers instead of fellow media chatterers. Thanks!

@mtracey

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Update 5
Posted by Michael Tracey
6 days ago

Greetings all. This fundraising campaign has been successful enough that I believe it is viable to use GoFundMe as a running, sustained source to underwrite my journalistic endeavors. The presidential election is now over, but there is much work ahead. Because so many people got it wrong -- fatally, catastrophically wrong -- it seems obvious to me that we need entirely new modes of journalism going forward, otherwise our media class will be continually hobbled by fatal group-think. Therefore, I am going to leave this GoFundMe open for the foreseeable future: your support is highly appreciated.
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Update 4
Posted by Michael Tracey
16 days ago

Howdy all. Thanks to your generosity I've been on the road for 8 days -- Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and now North Carolina, where I'll be through Election Day. You can check my tweets, Medium page, and VICE page for what I've put out thus far. I've decided that I will stay on the road for an additional week to gauge reaction to the result Tuesday, so am raising my "goal" accordingly. If you'd like to contribute, that's wonderful and appreciated. Thanks.
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Update 3
Posted by Michael Tracey
27 days ago

Another update for 10/26:
I've increased my "goal" for those who'd like to contribute further, but won't continue actively soliciting donations in the short-term. Again, thanks to all who made this such an incredible success.
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Update 2
Posted by Michael Tracey
27 days ago

My "goal" of $4,000 has now been met, in about just 36 hours. What a thrill; thank you all so much. I'll continue accepting donations -- hey, why not? -- but the explicit "fundraising" portion of this is now over. All additional funds raised will still go toward journalism/writing expenses in one form or another.
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$15,070 of $20k goal

Raised by 440 people in 1 month
Created October 23, 2016
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Michael Tracey  
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9 hours ago
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Zan Zibar
18 hours ago
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1 day ago
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Go go Tracey!

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