Saying that campaign donations are a “gift” also adds poisonous politics to private affairs. A Republican told of such a gift is offended. A Democrat told this likely needs the money or would have given themselves, so the offer is redundant.
But does this act put people who would not or could not vote on Obama’s “acceptable contact list”?
Send them a note stating that you would be thrilled to donate but are too focused right now on saving up for the down payment on a Chevy Volt.