Sink’s bouncy birthday campaign gimmick
by Dara Kam | June 5th, 2009
CFO Alex Sink’s capitalizing on the hot summer weather to drum up money for her campaign bid for governor.
For just $20.10 to the Democrat’s campaign fund, supporters will get a beach ball.
And since today, June 5, is her birthday, if contributors donate $65, Sink will autograph the inflatable ball – for free!
Sink, who grew up on a farm in Mt. Airy, N.C., said in an e-mail sent to supporters that her family didn’t take many vacations.
“But every summer, my mom and dad took us to the beach. It was the highlight of our year – something to look forward to all year long.
In anticipation of our summer beach trip, every year my parents would give me a brand new beach ball on my birthday. It was a simple tradition, but one that still makes me smile,” the message reads.
Tags: 2010 campaigns, Alex Sink, elections
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