It's looks like a slow mid-August week, Party Timers, with a fewer than 15 events in our admittedly Beltway-centric database. Remember that the nation's lawmakers are officially on their month-long holiday so parties may be slow for a while. However, if you know of any interesting fundraisers -- especially those coming up in Tampa and Charlotte -- be sure to fill us in! On to the highlights: Obama Cashing in with Celebrities: It's not slow for President Obama's campaign. Along with the usual campaign fundraisers there will be a (belated) birthday celebration in Chicago and some hob-nobbing with celebrities. The ...
It is officially August Party Timers! Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives have taken their month-long leave from the capital, so the partying pace has slowed to a crawl. If you know of events beyond the Beltway, let us know. Here are the highlights: Presidential Partying: The Obama Victory Fund has three fundraisers lined up this week, starting with the president himself visiting Connecticut on Monday. There's an evening reception at the Stamford Marriott Hotel, there general admission costs $500 and a photo opportunity with Obama runs $10,000. For $38,500, Nutmeg State supporters of the president can ...
July is winding down and we are moving slowly into the August (and convention) fundraisers, Party Timers! This transitional week brings us more than 20 events before both the Senate and the House of Representatives take a month long leave from the capital. The highlights: Romney International: After GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's stint in the United Kingdom, he will be flying to Israel for a fundraising event in his honor, according to The Jerusalem Post. The Jerusalem fundraiser, which reportedly will cost $60,000 or more per plate, will take place on Sunday as the Jewish fast Tisha B'Av ends. ...
The Obama campaign's celebrity fundraisers never cease to amaze: On Aug. 15, in Martha's Vineyard, the cast of the gritty TV series, "The Wire" will be in attendance at one of them, according to a invitation obtained by Party Time. The event will be held at the home of Judy and Ron Davenport. There are few clues as to which of the numerous actors on "The Wire" will be in attendance. The cost of the event ranges form $500 to $2,500 a person. While President Obama is on record stating The Wire is his favorite TV show, he is not ...
It's going to be busy on the party circuit this week with more than 40 events on our calendar. Events include a fundraising showdown between the presidential campaigns -- including a near miss in California, where both presidential rivals will be on Monday -- a few chill events and getaways, in addition to the usual breakfasts, lunches, receptions etc. The highlights: Romney racing ahead: It seems as if GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney is keen to keep his fundraising lead, which culminated in him outraising President Barack Obama by almost $100 million in June. The Romney campaign will host six ...