A Democrat candidate for Alabama's fifth congressional district identified himself as a proud member of Antifa in a social media post asking other "anti-fascists" to make campaign donations.
Jeremy Devito of Athens, a self-proclaimed progressive, has set up a link on the popular liberal fundraising site, ActBlue, where contributions can be made.
Devito aims to attract at least 2,000 individuals to contribute $25 each, thereby achieving the desired goal of an additional $50,000 in campaign funds.
In a recently released campaign video, the liberal was highly critical of the Trump administration.
"Right now, we're facing an authoritarian takeover and the complete erosion of our democratic systems," Devito said. "Our president is literally threatening to invade American cities, and then