Barack Obama is taking a break from Washington this weekend to rest and relax out on the Left Coast. Well resting and relaxing may not be on the top of his agenda because it seems that the Senator is set to raise a huge amount of cash. A million dollars to be precise.....just in one night.
Huffington Post has the full schedule:
Along with a public rally to be held at a L.A. recreation center, Obama will also be attending a series of fundraisers, including a breakfast in Hancock Park, a lunch hosted by members of an investment group, a star-studded reception at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, and a small dinner party with the fundraising co-chairs of the Beverly Hilton event to be held at David Geffen's Beverly Hills house.
The cocktail reception is expected to bring in over $1 million dollars. Among those contributing $2,300 (the allowable maximum donation) are actors Jennifer Aniston, Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy and Tom Hanks, studio chiefs Michael Lynton (Sony), Brad Grey (Paramount), Ron Meyer (Universal), Peter Chernin (Fox), Richard Cook (Disney), and producer Brian Grazer, as well as Jim Wiatt of William Morris, and Richard Lovett of Creative Artists.
The dinner at Geffen's home is for people who helped raise at least $46,000 for the event. About 40 people, mostly part of the Hollywood contingent, will get the chance to get up close and personal with the candidate.
It seems that many big celebrities are gaga over Barack and are willing to put up the cash to back the enthusiasm. As you can see by the slew of names, those supporters include Hollywood insiders along with celebrities like Denzel, Hanks and Eddie Murphy. Steven Spielberg's political adviser, Andy Spahn is impressed by the turnout. To him, these are 'Bill Clinton numbers.'
And just so the rest of us who can't shell out a quick $2,300 for a candidate, you can attend his rally in Los Angeles tomorrow if you happen to be in the L.A. area. It may not be hob-nobbing with the rich and famous, but political rallies are always a scene for a good time.
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