Obama's hauled 9 million at last nights fundraiser

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BEVERLY HILLS (KABC) -- While Republicans were dealing with the Sarah Palin "Troopergate" controversy, Illinois Democratic Senator Barack Obama was in the Southland Tuesday night, partying with Hollywood's rich and famous and raising millions for his campaign. The second of two fundraisers was held in Beverly Hills.

The event in Beverly Hills was closed to the media. More than 1,000 people packed into the Beverly Wilshire to see this event. Barbra Streisand performed, but Barack Obama was the main attraction.
Senator Barack Obama's motorcade slipped into the back entrance of the Beverly Wilshire while hundreds of people waited to get inside the $2,500-per-person fundraiser.
Despite tough economic times, L.A. City Councilman Gil Carcetti said I know people who are sending $5, $15 checks in and they're unemployed," said Garcetti. "I was given a small donation, a hundred-dollar bill, from a housekeeper in the San Fernando Valley, who wrote in Spanish that she was hoping and praying that Barack Obama could bring the change that we need in this country."

Earlier, Obama attended a $28,500-per-plate dinner at Greystone Mansion. About 250 people paid that much to see their candidate and help the Democratic National Committee.
Obama's Southern California stop could set a one-night fundraising record. The two events combined are estimated to rake in more than $9 million.
On the campaign trail and at kitchen tables nationwide, the economy is the main issue.

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