President Barack Obama will be tapping into Hollywood money in his first California fundraising trip since anti-piracy legislation backed by the film industry was scuttled in Congress.
Over the next three days Obama is seeking to raise more than $8 million for his re-election, the bulk of it coming from six fundraisers in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Corona Del Mar, California, including one event co-hosted by comedian Will Ferrell. He also plans to raise money in Washington state.
Californians have given more to the president’s campaign than donors from any other state, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, a Washington-based group that tracks political money. The state also is home to two of Obama’s top donor groups, the entertainment industry and [Continue reading in new window…]
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