Posted on 09/06/2008 7:51:53 PM PDT by Anti-Hillary
While Sarah Palin was speaking to the Republican National Convention Wednesday night, Michelle Obama was hitting two Hollywood fundraisers, giving subtly different messages to different audiences.
Patrick Range McDonald of LA Weekly, who covered the events as the designated pool reporter. Here's his description of the first stop of the night:
Dressed in a purple tank top with a purple floral skirt and black high heels, Obama first addressed a largely gay and lesbian audience at the home of Bryan Lourd, managing partner of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and Bruce Bozzi, Lourd's companion. The event was described by the Obama campaign as an "LGBT Reception." Approximately 300 donors attended the fund raiser, which took place in the wealthy, Los Angeles neighborhood of Holmby Hills. Minimum contribution for a guest was $1,000 to get through the door. Supporters who raised $25,000 were given access to a VIP room, where Obama met with them and briefly spoke. All money went to the Obama Victory Fund.
Speaking at the fundraiser, Mrs. Obama insinuated that she doesn't think Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is very bright:
Obama then moved on to politics, where she first brought up her husband's vice-presidential choice. "I think it was a really good pick--Senator Joe Biden," she said, and later added, "People say they have amazing chemistry, and it's true." Obama continued with talk about Biden when she said, "What you learn about Barack from his choice is that he's not afraid of smart people." The crowd softly chuckled.
Later, she spoke about gay rights:
Mindful of the audience in front of her, she then touched up gay and lesbian issues. "In a world as it should be," Obama said, "we repeal laws like DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act) and 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.'" She also said an Obama Administration would "recognize" gay adoption rights. Both lines received loud applause. Later that evening she spoke at a fundraiser at the home of Samuel L. Jackson:
Located in the gated community of Beverly Park Estates South in the city of Beverly Hills, approximately 300 people attended the event. Minimum contribution for a guest was $2,300, with VIP access for supporters who raised $25,000. All money went to the Obama Victory Fund. Another star-studded crowd was on hand. Among the celebrities were actor Denzel Washington, actress and singer Barbra Streisand, actor and Streisand's husband, James Brolin, former Lakers star Magic Johnson, actress Scarlett Johansson, actor Ryan Reynolds, and former California governor Gray Davis. Guests gathered poolside in the backyard of Jackson's home and drank red and white wine. Golden shallot pancakes with brie and fig preserves and grilled vegetable torte bites with roasted pepper sauce were served. Bread & Butter Catering provided the food at both fund raisers.
Even in front of a presumably gay-friendly, left-wing Hollywood audience, part of her earlier remarks were omitted from the second appearance:
Obama did not mention anything about gay issues, but much of the rest of the speech was the same.
Great a list of stars that won’t see me spending a dime to see their work.
None of this is new or surprising but it’s nice to have Obama’s promises laid out so plainly and directly. Just so there is no confusion.
Guests gathered poolside in the backyard of Jackson’s home and drank red and white wine. Golden shallot pancakes with brie and fig preserves and grilled vegetable torte bites with roasted pepper sauce were served.
Sounds gay to me.
Oh she’s smart! Pander to an extremely slim minority while trying to win a majority that most people are against.
Their stupidity knows no bounds. LOL
Yeah, flap your jaw you Affirmative Action Poster Child.
Among the celebrities were actor Denzel Washington
Nuts. There goes another one onto the "useful idiots" list....
Gay adoption rights will go over like a lead balloon with 60-70% of the electorate. That is not a federal matter anyway, just a state matter.
Just the usual garbage from Obama
He has a new movie coming out. I just saw it advertised on TV during the game.
I was thinking about seeing it. Guess I'll save my money for something else.
“, Mrs. Obama insinuated that she doesn’t think Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is very bright”... tsk , tsk, tsk.. and that Michelle Obama is why you are not fit to be first lady to a dog catcher.
Given that her Princeton thesis is online, Michelle would be well-advised to refrain from impugning the intelligence of others.
no waffles?
Fixed it for the light crowd.
Obviously bright enough to rise in politics without piggybacking on her husband’s career...
It's that common touch that makes the Obamas so endeared. Where do people come up with these crazy charges of "elitism"?
Yeah Right.
Yes, the fig preserves were a dead give away.
Just so you know, it hurts when coffee comes out one's nose.
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