Oprah to host Obama fundraiser

[jefferson_dem]

Oprah to host Obama fundraiser

Invitations have been sent out for what promises to be a must-attend event for much of California's Democratic elite, particularly those in the entertainment industry: a Sept. 8 fundraiser for Barack Obama at Oprah Winfrey's home in the Santa Barbara area.

In the best tradition of Hollywood, the e-mail touting the afternoon gathering doesn't mince words, promoting it as no less than "the most exciting Barack Obama event of the year anywhere ..." And the invite urges haste in responding, saying: "Please get back to us soon before it sells out."

Getting in the door costs $2,300 --- the maximum individual contribution for the primary season. But, as is usually the case at such high-profile shindigs, there are incentives to gain a little extra face-time with the candidate.

Those who can tap friends and relatives for contributions to Obama's presidential campaign that total at least $25,000 gain entree to a VIP reception; those responsible for at least $50,000 in donations make the cut for a VIP dinner.

The workers at the Santa Barbara airport best rest up before the fundraiser; we're guessing the tarmac there is going to be packed with private jets.

As The Times' Tina Daunt wrote in early June, Hillary Clinton --- bolstered by Steven Spielberg's decision to endorse her presidential candidacy --- appeared to have beat back an early challenge from Obama for supremacy among the Hollywood crowd. But the Oprah event signals that the Obama camp is not going to cede ground without a fight, which Daunt will report on in Wednesday's print edition.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2007/07/oprah-to-host-o.html

[AtomicKitten]

1. sweet

n/t

[BluegrassDem]

2. I can only imagine how big it'll be with Oprah involved

especially at spectacular mansion in Santa Barbara! I wouldn't be surprised if it ended up being the biggest single fundraiser of the year for anyone.

[rhombus]

3. Nice to see some support from the the originial "O". Go Oprah!

Barack's got some good friends.

[elizm]

4. NOW we're talking!!!

:toast:

[Capn Sunshine]

5. Get your $2300 and your tux ready

It's going to be quite the jam. Better than Oprahs will be a couple of other fundraisers in Hope Ranch and Montecito. Smaller crowd, and Barrack will still appear

[BringBigDogBack]

6. Sounds like it's going to be crazy

I love the support that Barack is able to draw, across seemingly all boundaries. If Edwards were to falter, I think I know who my candidate would be. B-)

[jackbourassa]

7. This should bring in more $$$$$$$$$$$

I always liked Oprah.

[Ethelk2044]

8. Go Obama! Just Think

However a few weeks ago we were told by someone on DU she would never do it

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


:woohoo: