Should Rally Point be sending emails that basically endorse a candidate for a political office? Veteran or not?

MCPO Mark Lowe — Tue, 21 May 2019 09:20:57 -0400

This morning I received an email from Rally Point, that I would assume is endorsing a particular candidate for President. Also, it was asking for a donation?

Hi Mark,
Seth Moulton is a Marine, Iraq War veteran, and congressman from Massachusetts. He recently announced that he's running for president because he believes this country needs a leader who can bring our nation together.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2019 10:20 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 May 2019 10:20:33 -0400

Since RallyPoint is a private business and not directly affiliated with the government, I have zero issues with them associating with any political stance/business, similarly to Navy Federal advertising on their page. However, like any business, who they choose to sell ad space to can cause a reaction from those targeted and significantly lower unique visitors to the page. I am sure that is all considered when they send emails and the $$ made outranks the concern for displeasure from the target audience.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made May 21 at 2019 10:25 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Tue, 21 May 2019 10:25:57 -0400

I think it is a bad idea, especially in these fragmented times, to endorse political candidates. You will alienate segments of your customer base. RP is free to do as it likes but so are it's audience. I think they are better off staying above the fray. Endorsing someone because they are a veteran is a bad idea. There are lots of veterans with bad ideas.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made May 21 at 2019 10:30 AM

LTC Kevin B. — Tue, 21 May 2019 10:30:10 -0400

I didn't receive any email like this. Must be more targeted than just broadly carpet-bombing the entire RP community.

Response by COL Gary Gresh made May 21 at 2019 11:42 AM

COL Gary Gresh — Tue, 21 May 2019 11:42:28 -0400

You must have "opted in" for the "politics group" on Rally Point. I did not..you can change your settings and not see any more of these if you go to your profile and UNFOLLOW. . I agree with you that Rally Point would do better to steer clear of all political chats but they dot have a political group that O guess some enjoy. I always stayed neutral, never put bumper stickers on my car and never discussed politics with my officers and NCO's. We all took an oath to support the president and it did not state any party. Good thing to remember.

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made May 21 at 2019 12:09 PM

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Tue, 21 May 2019 12:09:03 -0400

This could be something you signed up for? I did not get it. Others did not. Maybe you are in the Politics or a party focus area, like I am for Marines and Military Intelligence.