We all know books make perfect gifts, but who likes standing in those long lines at the bookstore? Instead of going out to that big box bookstore, why not visit our website, purchase your books, and help raise money for Democrats?

Bluedonkeys.com, the official website of the Clark County Democratic Central Committee, has recently joined the affiliate program through Powell’s Books. This allows us to raise money when you buy books.

Every time you use the links off our website to purchase books, we’ll earn a 7.5% commission off your sale. That means if we sold one book per day at an average selling price of $20 (typical for a new, hardcover book), then we would generate $1.50 per book, or about $45 per month.

There is no cost for the county party to participate in the program, only a few volunteer hours a month to put together the list of political books and to make updates to the page.

To buy a book through our website, go to www.bluedonkeys.com. On the right hand side of the page about half-way down you’ll find the links to Powell’s Books. You can either use the search box to locate and purchase a book, or you can visit a list of political books we’ve put together. We’ll be updating the list regularly as new books become available.

Not only is this a great way for us to raise money, it’s also supporting a local union shop. While there were tense labor negotiations in 2003 that resulted in strikes, a contract was signed in May, 2004. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, of which Powell’s is a member, also participates in this affiliate program.

Who knew it was so easy to purchase books, buy union, and help support the Clark County Democrats at the same time?