When did you become against grassroots movements? I think they have a large tangible value and important for the functioning of our democracy.

I think the more important question to be asking is what I’m for Iowa has been spending money on. If Fallon chose to make a living promoting grassroots activism that is fine with me.

If it is determined that if donors are getting something in return, then that is another thing. Right now there is no evidence of that at all. This seems to be just another hit piece on Fallon from this blog.

IM For Iowa could have taken the form of a 501c3, a 501c4, a PAC, a 527 or a variety of other incarnations for a non-profit or political organization instead. Instead, IM For Iowa took the possible form it could take where there would be no disclosure,as a for-profit partnership. It is not a form that grassroots movements usually take.

You are also right that there is no evidence. That’s because there’s no disclosure from IM for Iowa at all because it has taken the only possible legal form for it to avoid disclosure. That’s a sign of something shady, especially from a clean elections advocate.

I have never donated to I’M for Iowa. However, if people want to give money to allow Ed Fallon to campaign for progressive candidates and causes around our state, I see no problem with that.