I just chipped in a few bucks to support the fantastic independent coverage that the DailyKos team is providing. If you value independent grassroots political journalism, this is an excellent time to show it. The eyes of the Web are on Kos, and, like or not, dollars show support.

Here’s what Kos had to say…

Hey guys, no one has asked me to do this, but I’ll do it anyway. Both Tom and Jerome are on the road, providing reports, on their own dime. That includes both Iowa and New Hampshire. I’m going to open up my tip jar. All donations will be split 50/50 to help offset their travel expenses.

If the response is good, it’ll be easier for me to talk them into covering other primary states. Update: (5:30 p.m.) I don’t know exact travel costs, but I’m guessing about $700 per contest, or $1,400 for Jerome and Tom each for a total target of $2,800. That may be too much or too little, but it’s as good a target as any. So far, in less than an hour, you guys have chipped in an amazing $899.