Our side can't match the Kochs, Adelsons and Roves in monster contributions, but we don't need to - moderate contributions add up; candidates with enough funds to get their message out can win even against multimegabucks and dark money from the 1% of the 1%. We can contribute efficiently and securely online to Democrats running all over the country for federal and state offices through ActBlue.com.
I am targeting my contributions to close Congressional races: both houses are in play, and both are needed to avoid gridlock. Obama has a solid lead, and Romney has two serious weaknesses: his personality, and the severe difficulty of appealing to the fanatical Republican base and to swing voters at the same time.
The most cost effective way to help win all 3 branches (considering federal court appointments) is to give to progressive Senate and House candidates in key presidential states such as WI, FL, OH, NV, NH. By supporting real progressive candidates - "Better Dems" - we help shape the mandate in what could be another wave election.
My recommendations after the jump.