Hollywood Activists Raise Money for Senate Dems

[babylonsister]

Now in production: Senate majority
By JEFFREY RESSNER | 6/18/08 4:00 AM EST



Powerful Hollywood women may be despondent over Hillary Rodham Clinton’s departure from this year’s presidential race, but they’re not ready to throw in the towel — not by a long shot. Indeed, Clinton and Barack Obama supporters in Hollywood are joining forces for a show of superstar talent that could change the fortunes of Democratic candidates in down-ballot races across the country.

Los Angeles’ top liberal female activists are planning the political fundraiser for Sept. 27 at a private home. It should be an even tougher ticket than next week’s star-studded Obama events at the Los Angeles Music Center. The organizers hope to raise nearly $1 million for Democratic Senate candidates.

One hundred of Hollywood’s most politically savvy women, ranging in age from early 20s to 75 years old, have been quietly gathering over the past few months, planning the event. It should benefit at least seven challengers to GOP incumbents this November — all of them in Senate seats that might make a serious difference in swinging crucial votes over the next two years, no matter who sits in the White House.

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http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0608/11157.html

[blondeatlast]

1. "...despondent..." Sounds like they know just how to overcome their "grief!"

Kicking ass can do wonders for the disposition!

I can't believe they used the word "despondent." Pleeeeeeeeeeezze. :eyes:

[babylonsister]

2. I know, ridiculous. They're assuming every one of those women

voted for Clinton without having any such knowledge. And 'despondent' would seem to apply more to a death in the family than a choice between two excellent candidates.

[SaveAmerica]

3. Dear Powerful Hollywood Women, please send some Kay Hagan's way:

She's running against Elizabeth Dole (R-never in NC) and has a really good chance but is up against the money machine. With Kay working alongside Obama and our candidate for the House we could finally see some good stuff happening for this part of the US.

www.kayhagan.com