[everdev]

65k donors doesn't seem like a lot especially since there's no minimum contribution. So raising $65,000 can put you on the DNC debate stage regardless of how you poll?

A GoFundMe could raise more than that.

[EpicEng]

How easy do you imagine it is to get that many people to put their name on a list saying they want you for president?

[everdev]

Exponentially easier than polling 1% nationally.

[EpicEng]

The comparison was to a random GoFundMe, not national polling. Besides, the field is limited to 20. A candidate may still have to meet the polling threshold depending on how the field does.