Clooney's Huge Fundraiser
George Clooney's appearance was expected to be the “single most important fundraising event” outside the United States for Obama’s campaign. He was able to raise over $625K from American donors for the Obama campaign which means that he is helping Obama get reelected. Clooney was raising money by charging $15,000 per person to dine with him, $5,000 for a photo with him, and $1,000 to attend a reception before the dinner. That is amazing! This is not the first time a celebrity does this though. Harvey Weinstein and actress Anne Hathaway co-hosted a fundraiser at Weinstein’s Connecticut estate earlier this month that brought in more than $2 million!
This caught my eye because when I read the title, I couldn't believe how much a celebrities appearance influences something as big as the presidential campaign. This is important because it involves our nation's president. As a student, this doesn't really impact me much but as a future filmmaker it does because I might have to do these kinds of thing if I ever make it that big. My only question is: What was served at the dinner and was it really worth $15K?
As a student it doesn't impact you who is President???
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