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.
So was abortion before Roe.
Oh, come on. Denzel knew exactly what he was attending. “It’s a Black thing; you wouldn’t understand.”
What exactly did Michelle say about Palins intelligence? Can you imagine the furor if Todd Palin commented about Michelle at a fundraiser?
You are too charitable.
No wonder Michelle Obama is being so discreet about her recent activities, while being yanked from every single campaign event. Come out from the shadows Michelle. Why are you afraid to acknowledge your gay rights fund raising events? Do you think it will cost your husband votes? The Obama’s need to be exposed for their lies, Michelle and Barack Obama are obviously not Christians. They encourage killing babies and embrace man on man sexual relations. As if Jesus would approve.
Cindy is ALWAYS by John's side at campaign events. But Michelle is in hiding. Her negatives are so high because she is a racist anti-Christian.
Can't wait to see Palin smack this b!tch down. Just get a copy of her thesis and read from it. We'll see who 'isn't intelligent' enough.
Beer too; and it also messes up the keyboard.
Denzel is notorious for cheating on his wife. Decades. Don’t give him any money or accolade.
Barack is bi-sexual. He wants gays to be open while serving.
These McCain campaign commercials just seem to write themselves.
It is all about slavery and reparations and Obama will break Americas back in vengeance. I have noticed that blacks who I deal with have already started treating me meaner than normal in anticipation of what they expect to happen. If they think America is going the way of Rhodesia, they are wrong.
This won’t go over well with the black community. Many in the black community (especially men) are very anti-gay. That’s why Obama has been so quiet on gay rights and has essentially endorsed the same position that McCain has on gay marriage. Why so many gays refuse to recognize this is beyond me. Wake up, Obama doesn’t care about you. McCain actually opposed a federal amendment banning gay marriage for good federalism reasons.
That’s not true at all. Look at that American Carol movie coming out. Those are conservatives (or at least not leftists) starring in that movie.
You have to establish yourself first then you can open your mouth about your beliefs. Not saying it’s right but there are lots of conservatives in Hollywood (well, more than zero lol)
:-)
LLS
Palin is not smart
OK Michelle you angry racist Amercia hating woman, is that because she never went to ivy league school like you and never had the chance at the racist policy of affirmative action
say one thing to one group and say another to another group
maybe she could go round the country be open about homosexuals.
nah didn’t think so
I would like to add that when I watched the convention we noticed that she has a massive arse too
I will say this
I grew up in a foster home and I can most certainly tell you that I along with the other kids are happy we never had two homosexuals trying to get us
I guarantee if we had we would have run away
not only that I would have feared for my life, less than 5% of the population are homo’s yet they make up of over 60% of serial killer and child molestors
no chance I would have done a runner
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