Call your local campaign headquarters and complain, also ask them to mail you a couple free.
Funny, I got two bumper stickers mailed to me by the Bush-Cheney '04 campaign for free.
Or you can call them at: (877) 623-8721
I think you can request bumper stickers here as well:
http://www.bushforpresident.com/ContactUs/
This IS the rate for UPS. Bush/Cheney is NOT profiting from this shipping rate. If there is a number on the website, ask if it can be shipped through U.S. mail.
Due to some Campaign law...change with the Feinstein McCain stuff, it makes it harder to get free Bumper stickers. Our Local Republican Group, had to buy their bumper stickers, while before they were free. But someone suggested contacting your Local Republican Group, and that was a good idea, they can help you get a bumper sticker cheaper. :-)
WTF, is this ebay?
I bought from the site last year and dont remember shipping being that high. They need to correct this imo. Sounds like UPS is making the killing, but the site shouldnt even offer such a ridiculous shipping rate. its bad PR.
did you try this site?
I bought 10 of the regular bumper stickers, and 10 of the cling-on types, to make it worthwhile. I am handing them out to friends.
The reason for this is simple---cash flow management.
The RNC's wife spoke at the grassroots rallies for Bush I attended last month and she addressed this issue.
It's going to be a close race, we don't have a George Soros 527 to tap into...so we need to manage money like never before in a national campaign.
Don't be so tough on the RNC.
You just don't understand.
They have already wasted $150,000,000.00 plus in one of the most ineffective campaigns in history, so people like you are going to have to pay up so these guys can waste even more of it.
A lot of that money goes to copy machine expenses so they can get their resumes out to think tanks for jobs after they blow this election - which should have been a sure bet in competent hands.
And before you even respond, no, Karl Rove and Karen Hughes and Peggy Noonan are not geniuses who will rescue the campaign at the last moment.
If they haven't already happened, check out your local county or state fairs. We had our county fair last week, and I was able to get several free bumper stickers of different styles at the county's Republican Party booth. Next weekend, we're going to the state fair (Iowa State Fair, #2 summer destination in the U.S. according to USA Weekend magazine), and I'll be looking for the state level GOP booth to see what else they may have, and hopefully be able to purchase some t-shirts to save on S&H.
I prefer magnetic bumperstickers myself.
http://www.gwbushmagnets.com/
Make your order worthwhile. I ordered bumper stickers, buttons, a lapel pin, an "interstate W'04" license plate, a key chain, visor, and travel mug.
I agree (as a seasoned advertising & marketing professional) that this campaign is seriously lacking in exposure compared to the Dems.
So rather than griping about it, let's do our share to help solve the problem!
Spend your money where it will be most visible. Travel mugs sit at my desk (to annoy my Kerry co-workers) and go all over my work building with me (total employees 2,200+ ). Cashiers and customers in stores see my button on my purse and my key chain.
The bumper sticker goes on the back of my car and the license plate up front. 2 more bumper stickers went onto my sun shade which I pop in every time I park my car (why they don't offer a Bush sun shade, I don't know).
T-shirts were too pricey so I make my own transfers. One is a "PW4W" take-off on the official "YPF4" logo. (PW= Professional Woman & Prayer Warrior!)
I work our 3 x's a week at Curves and wear a pro-Bush tshirt every time.
Think about how you can get the most public exposure out of your Bush marketing materials and use them! The shipping is steep but if you put in a decent order it's worthwhile.
I ordered extra buttons & bumper stickers and keep them in the car, ready to give away if the opportunity arises.
BTW, I already had some nutjob ride my bumper and blare his horn at me, apparently in a fit of lefty rage over my bumper sticker, LOL!
Good! If someone defaces it or keys my car, so what! It's a small price to pay considering what's at stake. I'll just stick on my "a liberal vandalized me --->" sticker and keep on going!
Oh, I forgot to mention that Campaign material will be running late this election UNLESS YOUR STATE IS A TARGETED/CONTESTED STATE.