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 Obama Cashes In at Hollywood FundraiserPosted on Feb 21, 2007
Barack Obama took in $1.3 million Tuesday from an L.A. fundraiser organized by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen. Hollywood is a crucial pit stop on the road to the White House for Democratic candidates as they build their war chests, especially with so many contenders in the field. It will be interesting to see how Hillary, Barack and others fare against each other on their trips through town. BBC: Tickets for the star-studded reception were sold for $2,300 - the maximum individual donation for a federal campaign. The event, at a Beverly Hills hotel, was organised by Spielberg and his Dreamworks studio co-founders Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen. Mr Obama - one of six Democratic party hopefuls - told the audience they had “enormous power” that comes with “enormous responsibility” because of their impact on American culture. “Don’t sell yourselves short,” he said. “You are the storytellers of our age.” Later, a private dinner was organised at Geffen’s home for those who raised at least $46,000 for the evening. Advertisement CommentsAre you a Truthdig member yet? Login now, or register with Truthdig. Add Your Comment |
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By Dennis D, February 21, 2007 at 7:42 pm Link to this comment
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“Money it’s a hit - don’t give me any of that do goody good bullshit”
“Money, so they say, is the root of all evil today” with apologies to Pink Floyd.
Money for nothing - I doubt it.
Report thisBy Ben Takin, February 21, 2007 at 7:00 pm Link to this comment
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There’s no business like show business!
Report thisBy TheEnd, February 21, 2007 at 4:44 pm Link to this comment
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I just have the sneaking suspicion Obama’s opponents are going to use that association with “Liberal Hollywood Money” against him for the years to come. Heck, by the ‘08 elections they’ll have the guy looking like a liberal Tom Delay! So I say to any of you starting to feel yourself creeping down that line of reasoning, from the far-right out to left field, don’t bother. Deep down, you all know that until money ceases to be the primary motivator of our species, the guy that gets the most cash together has the best shot of winning an election. All candidates pull cash from wherever they bloody can. Besides, there are worse places to get money than from a bunch of drama-queen, self-important, border-line bipolar cases like show-biz folks. I’d watch out for Tribal and Energy money, personally. We’ve already seen what that can do. - TheEnd
Report thisBy Quy Tran, February 21, 2007 at 11:34 am Link to this comment
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Good luck and good bucks !
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