Dozens of Obama alums rally to boost Biden at D.C. fundraiser

[George II]

The event's co-hosts include former Obama Cabinet officials, chiefs of staff and White House counsels.

More than 30 high-ranking Obama administration officials are hosting a Wednesday soiree for Joe Biden intended to be equal parts fundraiser and public show of support for the former vice president’s 2020 campaign.

The event is taking place at the home of ex-National Economic Council director Jeff Zients and his wife, Mary, as Biden hustles to raise money before primary voting begins. Biden's fundraising flagged during the most recent quarter, but Zients and others are also trying to send a message beyond the money chase, according to people familiar with the event planning. They want to show that while some Obama allies may have drifted toward candidates newer to the national political scene, including Pete Buttigieg, Biden still has support from many of his former administration colleagues.

“There’s a dual purpose in this, first and foremost raising money and second countering that narrative of, how come there’s not more enthusiasm for him? I think there actually is,” said Pete Rouse, a Biden supporter and event host who served as White House chief of staff and counselor to the president in the Obama administration.

https://www.politico.com/news/2019/11/04/obama-alums-dc-biden-fundraiser-065567

[Cha]

1. Wonderful! Like the Best News!

More than 30 high-ranking Obama administration officials are hosting a Wednesday soiree for Joe Biden intended to be equal parts fundraiser and public show of support for the former vice president’s 2020 campaign.

Yay for public show of support!

Mahalo, George!

[Cha]

2. "Dual Purpose"!

“There’s a dual purpose in this, first and foremost raising money and second countering that narrative of, how come there’s not more enthusiasm for him? I think there actually is,” said Pete Rouse, a Biden supporter and event host who served as White House chief of staff and counselor to the president in the Obama administration.

[George II]

7. Yes....smart move:

...equal parts fundraiser and public show of support for the former vice president’s 2020 campaign.

[Cha]

8. I'm so happy to see this, George!

Who knew!?

Thank you for the news!

[Demsrule86]

3. wonderful!

[George II]

4. Love that graphic.

[Cha]

5. ..

[samnsara]

6. Yay for Joe!!

[highplainsdem]

9. Great news! K&R!

[Cha]

16. ..

[Peacetrain]

10. Good to read this!!!

[Tarheel_Dem]

11. I actually wish PBO would break precedent and just endorse Joe, but he won't.

We've got high profile elected officials endorsing their candidate of choice, and that seems to be okay. But, if PBO were to do it, folks would claim that he's putting his finger on the scales. I think Biden's fundraising would explode if PBO made a public endorsement.

[oasis]

12. They know Biden is ready to repair and restore America.

[Cha]

13. And rejuvenate!

oasis Aloha!

[oasis]

14. That's it exactly!

Aloha, Cha

[Cha]

15. Exciting Times to be a

Dem, oasis!

[Gothmog]

17. Thanks Obama staff for supporting Joe!

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