Los Angeles event brings in nearly $15 million for Obama campaign

Source: Los Angeles Times

In an exclusive backyard soiree at George Clooney's house in Studio City, President Obama headlined a star-studded fundraiser Thursday night that pumped nearly $15 million into his reelection effort, believed to be the largest one-night campaign haul ever.

The dinner party took place one day after Obama announced his support for gay marriage, a popular issue with the Hollywood crowd and one that he highlighted.

"Obviously yesterday we made some news," Obama said to applause. "But the truth is it was a logical extension of what America is supposed to be. It grew directly out of this difference in visions. Are we a country that includes everybody and gives everybody a shot and treats everybody fairly and is that going to make us stronger? Are we welcoming to immigrants? Are we welcoming to people who aren't like us — does that make us stronger? I believe it does. So that's what's at stake."

The gathering took place under a tent on the basketball court in Clooney's backyard, and was hosted by DreamWorks Animation chief Jeffrey Katzenberg. About 150 people paid $40,000 each to attend, and gathered around circular tables decorated with gold tablecloths and yellow and purple flowers.

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Los Angeles event brings in nearly $15 million for Obama campaign (Original post)	steve2470	May 2012	OP
150 x 40,000 = 6,000,000	MrSlayer	May 2012	#1
here's the rest of it:	steve2470	May 2012	#2
Awesome.	MrSlayer	May 2012	#3
If I had a chance to have dinner with George Clooney...	LynneSin	May 2012	#14
I saw that amount estimated BEFORE The VP and the President spoke out on marriage equality	pinboy3niner	May 2012	#4
Yes. The money was collected in advance, before the announcement was made.	pnwmom	May 2012	#5
Their 'take' includes the tickets bought in advance PLUS checks written at the event	pinboy3niner	May 2012	#6
I didn't see anyone writing checks at the lunch I went to, and there was no announcement	pnwmom	May 2012	#7
It's normal at a big fundraiser	pinboy3niner	May 2012	#8
Many people who are invited to attend an event send a check	pnwmom	May 2012	#9
That, too	pinboy3niner	May 2012	#10
I think that contest was a tremendous idea. If I'd known about it, I'd have entered it!	pnwmom	May 2012	#11
I'm glad you had fun!	pinboy3niner	May 2012	#12
I just hope I don't have permanent hearing damage.	pnwmom	May 2012	#13
"That crowd was psyched!"	Tarheel_Dem	May 2012	#15
146 1%ers and 4 99%ers	donheld	May 2012	#16
These aren't the typical 1%ers.	Incitatus	May 2012	#17

Response to steve2470 (Original post)

Fri May 11, 2012, 02:33 AM

MrSlayer (21,345 posts)

1. 150 x 40,000 = 6,000,000

Where did the other nine million come from? Do they have auctions and shit like charity fundraisers? A 50/50? Raffles?

Los Angeles event brings in nearly $15 million for Obama campaign

1. 150 x 40,000 = 6,000,000

2. here's the rest of it:

3. Awesome.

14. If I had a chance to have dinner with George Clooney...

4. I saw that amount estimated BEFORE The VP and the President spoke out on marriage equality

5. Yes. The money was collected in advance, before the announcement was made.

6. Their 'take' includes the tickets bought in advance PLUS checks written at the event

7. I didn't see anyone writing checks at the lunch I went to, and there was no announcement

8. It's normal at a big fundraiser

9. Many people who are invited to attend an event send a check

10. That, too

11. I think that contest was a tremendous idea. If I'd known about it, I'd have entered it!

12. I'm glad you had fun!

13. I just hope I don't have permanent hearing damage.

15. "That crowd was psyched!"

16. 146 1%ers and 4 99%ers

17. These aren't the typical 1%ers.