Edwards' $15 fundraiser draws the curious, casual

[struggle4progress]

By BRENDAN FARRINGTON
AP Political Writer

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. --

The $15 ticket price for Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards' fundraiser here Monday night attracted jeans, shorts, sandals and untucked shirts amid the formal dresses and suits.

The cost of the "Small Change for Big Change" event was also low enough to bring out the curious who haven't committed to Edwards, along with those fully supporting his campaign.

"I love it. It's a great idea. We were just talking about if Hillary (Clinton) came we would never see her because you wouldn't get in for 15 bucks. No way near it. And you won't get near her, probably, if you're a nobody," said Michael Grady, 50, a Hollywood priest dressed casually in jeans. "I wouldn't be able to afford $1,000 to see a political candidate." ~snip~

The crowd of 200 at the Rusty Pelican restaurant overlooking downtown Miami enthusiastically cheered the anti-war message Edwards launched into immediately after taking the microphone. ~snip~

http://www.miamiherald.com/692/story/136504.html

[Maccagirl]

1. $15-now there's a price I can live with!

Kudos to Edwards.

[pstans]

2. Small Change for Big Change is a great slogan

Great idea. I am liking Edwards more and more.

[dragonlady]

3. There will be one in Chicago on Wednesday, June 13

See the http://johnedwards.com website for details.

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Decruiter]

4. What a novel idea. A man for the "common people". Hmmmm.

I've really got to think on this one.

[Triana]

5. Yep. That's Edwards....that's how come he's still my first choice (n/t)

[Decruiter]

6. Mine too, except he attended a meeting a couple of years back that gives

me pause. We will see.

[firefox_fan]

8. I agree, but he should do both...

[firefox_fan]

7. What kind of a fundraiser is that though?

How many people would have to show up to raise enough money??? With 200 people, that's only 3K!

[OregonBlue]

9. Probably just covering the his costs but reaching ordinary people with his message.

[waiting for hope]

11. That's the kind where he

actually meets with all the people there - check out the photos from the event on the website: http://www.johnedwards.com/photos/

Now that's the kind of person I want as my President - one that is truly on par with ALL Americans.

[a kennedy]

10. OMG, I was at the Rusty Pelican last November.......

for a wedding rehearsal dinner!! Great place..... cool.

[RamboLiberal]

12. I wish more candidates would do this

There are events I'd love to attend for a candidate, but once it gets $100+ there's no way I can justify it in my budget so I end up having to send in my $10 - $25 each pay and never getting a chance to attend an event and mingle with like-minded people and most importantly get a chance to hear the candidate.

Ok, it's not a big money raiser but look how many people you might get that will chip in a bit each pay and more importantly volunteer to work for the campaign. And the candidate will get good word-of-mouth from the attendees if they like the message.