Hillary in H'wood-Clinton looking for celeb coin for re-election campaign

http://www.variety.com ^ | Oct. 11, 2005 | GABRIEL SNYDER

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For someone who's not running for the White House, Hillary Clinton will certainly look like a presidential contender Thursday as she embarks on a swing through Hollywood.

While Clinton continues to deny her presidential aspirations and Hollywood Democrats started the year fatigued and frustrated following their unsuccessful effort to elect John Kerry, recent political setbacks for President George W. Bush and Republicans have emboldened Democrats in the entertainment industry.

No fewer than three separate fundraisers drawing on Hollywood coincoin are set for the New York senator's West Coast trip, including a $500-per-person reception at the home of Rob ReinerRob Reiner and a $1,000-brunchhosted by film producers Bruce Cohen and Dan JinksDan Jinks. Television producer Marta Kauffman will also welcome Clinton to her home for a fundraiser.

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Tuesday, two books were published prophesizing about a Clinton victory in 2008: Dick Morris' "Condi vs. Hillary" takes the con position on the former First Lady, while arguing the pro is Susan Estrich's "The Case for Hillary Clinton."

And with the ratings success of ABC's frosh skeinskein "Commander in Chief," which stars Geena Davis as the first female President, pundits see the portrayal as warming the country up to the idea of a woman leading the White House.

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Clinton also will be making public appearances in L.A. on Thursday and Friday, including delivering a keynote address on women's health for the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Women's Guild.

Conservative columnist Robert Novak made waves this summer when he reported in his Chicago Sun-Times column that Clinton was losing support in Hollywood to fresher faces with presidential aspirations, like Vigrinia Gov. Mark Warner or Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh. But supporters like Cohen don't think Clinton's support ever really waned among the entertainment industry.

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[A CA Guy]

There is nothing that would suggest McCain would be the Republican nominee, and if Hillary is the Democrat, conservative Democrats, moderates of both sides and Conservatives of all kinds will have lots of millions to bury her with by donations.

Don't worry, the public will be reeducated with lots of conservative view commercials.

She may not make the Democrat nomination though, for sure if Rudy knocks her out of the NY Senate in 2006 IMO.

[Bars4Bill]

The New York Times editorial board is meeting on that one.

[The Foolkiller]

Yep, I've long figured Babs gave the Slick One a Lewinsky. That isn't sex, though, you know.

[GOPJ]

Anyone who wants to know how Hillary really feels about the issues, should look at her most ardent supporters.