"Republican Candidate Doug Burgum Tempts Donors with $20 Gift Cards for Just $1"

Republican presidential candidate Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota is offering $20 gift cards to the first 50,000 people who donate at least $1 to his campaign in an effort to reach the threshold of 40,000 individual donors required to qualify for the party's first primary debate. The campaign's strategy has raised potential legal concerns, as voters who make donations in exchange for gift cards may be considered straw donors. Other Republican candidates, such as Perry Johnson, are also using their personal wealth to bolster their campaigns and attract small donors.