I’d say that I wish they were, particularly as during this cycle I’m stretching my budget to sprinkle some around on good candidates, win or lose.

But, overall I think they should NOT be deductible.

I also agree with your sentiment that people in the ~120k range are firmly “middle class” now for whatever that’s worth.

Of course, there are regional variables too — that money in Jackson MS is very different than in Brooklyn NY

Jarts were a favorite in our backyard. Noone died. Or even got stabbed in the foot.

They had great heft.

Uhh where are you where political donations, either to candidates directly, or to PAC/501c(4) are deductible?

They are not. It says so right on the ActBlue page and everywhere else. It’s a legal requirement that people be notified that their donations are not tax deductible.

Aah I see in the footer. Thanks

Where does this say that this tradeshow is DHS/Law Enforcement related?

I see no information beyond that of the company

Could be a funeral industry show for all we know?