Streisand event raises $1.3 million for Democrats

[Miss Marmelstein]

OS ANGELES (Reuters) - A fund-raiser at the home of
Barbra Streisand generated $1.3 million for Democrats running for the U.S. House of Representatives, her spokesman said on Friday.

The gala dinner on Thursday night honoring House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (news, bio, voting record), a California Democrat, was attended by 120 guests who paid $25,000 to $50,000 a couple. Proceeds go to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to support the party's efforts to expand its House majority in the 2008 elections.

Streisand publicist Dick Guttman said it was the first national political fund-raiser hosted by the singer-actress at her Malibu estate since her 1986 "One Voice" concert benefit for Democratic Senate candidates, which grossed $1.2 million.

Guests included "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria,
rocker Melissa Etheridge,
veteran actor Dick Van Dyke,
producer Norman Lear and saxophonist Kenny G.

Hollywood has long been a key fund-raising ground for politicians and Streisand has been a leading Democratic supporter, lending her influence to former
President Clinton, and presidential hopefuls
Al Gore and U.S. Sen.
John Kerry, among others.


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This is where Nancy Pelosi went after she taped the Leno show. What a fun bunch of libs together in one place.

And I wasn't invited!

HArrumph!!

[Madspirit]

1. Except

Melissa Etheridge isn't a veteran actor. She's a rock and roller. As far as I know, her acting experience is limited to Ellen's coming out episode...maybe a few other things but she certainly is NOT a veteran actor. ...and she certainly IS a rock and roller.

Other than that, this sounds like a hoot and a half. Good for Barbra.
Lee

[KingofNewOrleans]

2. The veteran actor is Dick Van Dyke nt

[Madspirit]

3. Ahh...

The list made it look like Melissa.

I want to go to a Striesand party...<g>
I bet it was a hoot.
Lee

[saltpoint]

4. If you are looking for a solid, true-blue Democrat to go to the wall

against the Rethugs, Barbara Streisand is your woman.

She is as generous as she is talented, which means she is extremely generous indeed.

At the peak of her career, she could outsing anyone on the planet.

Thank you, Ms. Streisand, for the support of our party over such a long period of time.

[blm]

11. Same with Neil Diamond, too. Longtime and BIGtime.

.

[saltpoint]

5. Recommended.

For Ms. Streisand and for Democrats everywhere.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

6. I've been a fan Ms. Streisand for over 40 years.

K & R..

[saltpoint]

7. I don't blame you one bit.

She has given many ears many thrills.

What a talent.

And what a Democrat!

[Kurovski]

8. She's a worker for Dems.

Always.

Here's her official website on Sony music.
http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/BarbraStreisand/

It's a testament to her that she can bravely post her political views on a corporate website. Isn't it? I think so.

She'd make a great DUer, IMO. :-)

K&R.

"Oh WHY is it ALWAYS 'Miss Marmelstein'?" :hi:

[SunDrop23]

9. Very cool! (nfm)

[AZBlue]

10. Kick

Bet that was one good party!!