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fundraiser

21 articles 2011–2015

Michelle Obama Fundraises: 'You Can Write a Big Ol' Fat Check'

Daniel Halper · November 18, 2013

First Lady Michelle Obama is telling Democratic donors to pay. "[I]t's simple, you can write a big ol' fat check," the first lady told Democrats at a fundraiser. "That's what we need you to do. Right now, write a big check -- big huge one --  write the biggest check you can possibly write. Take…

Joe Biden's Invented Quotation

William Kristol · June 30, 2013

Yesterday, millions of Americans received an important email (subject line: "This is important") from no less a personage than the vice president of the United States. Here it is:

Biden Mocked at His Own Fundraiser

Daniel Halper · August 25, 2012

Vice President Joe Biden was mocked at a fundraiser he held this evening with donors in the Hamptons. “Welcome to Joe Biden, unchained,” the person introducing Biden said, mocking the vice president for his recent controversial comments.

Obama Campaign Emails: 'SO COOL'

Daniel Halper · July 17, 2012

An email with the subject line "SO COOL" was sent this morning to Obama's supporters by the president's reelection team. The email, from Obama for America national finance director Rufus Gifford, encourages supporters to send in cash for a chance to celebrate Obama's birthday--with the president…

Does the President Know the Way to San Jose?

William Kristol · June 6, 2012

Mark Hemingway notes that, "While all eyes were on Wisconsin last night, few people noticed that...residents of both San Diego and San Jose voted to rein in exorbitant public employee retirement packages by huge margins. ... Also worth noting is that these measures had support from key Democrats at…

Obama Goes Hollywood

Daniel Halper · April 30, 2012

The Wall Street Journal reports that President Obama is getting ready to raise possibly $10 million dollars at a single campaign event at George Clooney's home: