George Clooney Speaks At Sellout Swiss Obama Fundraiser

Reuters:

George Clooney has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama by headlining an exclusive event for Americans in Geneva, one of the world's most affluent cities.

The Hollywood actor and director, fresh from the world premiere of the Coen brothers' comedy "Burn After Reading" in Venice, slipped without fanfare into the Swiss city on Tuesday for his first appearance on behalf of the Democratic nominee.

Dressed in a black suit and tie, Clooney signed autographs but did not comment as he squeezed his way past fans gathered in the narrow streets of Geneva.

Some 170 contributors paid $1,000 a head to hear him speak at a cocktail party held at a museum in Geneva's Old Town.

And 75 high-rolling supporters spent $10,000 each to attend "an intimate seated dinner" with the 47-year-old star which followed at the organizer's nearby apartment, according to the American lawyer who set up the twin "private" events.

"Mr. Clooney gave an excellent speech tonight; it was very stirring and moving. Barack Obama is the right person to repair our relations with the rest of the world," an American man told Reuters Television as he left the cocktail on his way to the dinner.

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Comments

[johnnygoodwud]

geo. the ambassador of fund raisers.

[HTN]

Thanks GC!

[CFAmick]

Liberals, foreigners, and Hollywood elite, oh, my!

[DogTown]

"Liberals" The word that rush tells you brainwashed people is supposed very, very bad?????
"foreigners" They are Americans living abroad...........you need to look that up buddy you have no idea of what you speak CFAmick???
"Hollywood elite" Ronald Regan, Clint Eastwood, and Fred Thompson etc. my friend???

[CFAmick]

I was kidding...

[barackobama4prez]

you say liberals like it's a bad thing. Liberals have more fun! Don't hate the player...hate the game!

[marymansour]

Thanks, George Clooney. You're a hunk and a winner. You also practice sound politics.

OBAMA/BIDEN,08.

[TariTam]

I love George Clooney. Why couldn't Obama pick Clooney for the #2 spot. We would have a landslide victory for Obama. Okay, Obama-Biden will do. Of course Obama may receive criticism for engaging in such an ultra luxurious celebrity fundraiser while Louisiana cleans up after Gustave. Maybe the Clooney will give Obama tips on looking tough and charming at the same time.

Politics, you gotta love it.

[criquet]

Why should he be criticised? Obama was not present.It was organized long before the hurricane alert. The RNC Convention did not stop.
No problem .Good to know how some of Europe thinks.

[terragazelle60]

Well I am cleaning up after Gustav, sitting in the heat because our generator will not stretch itself for AC. And I want Clooney and everyone else to raise money for Obama. Obama will see that our Louisiana wet lands will be fixed so that we do not have to go through this . Pairing down a convention or not raising money for Obama is not doing me or anyone else who has power lines down and roofs pealed off any good...elect Obama.