Streisand raises millions for Obama in Hollywood fundraiser

features.csmonitor.com - 17th Sep 2008

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John McCain: After a day when the John McCain staff provided easy fodder for the Barack Obama campaign, McCain was able to play turnabout, courtesy of the Democratic nominee. Glitz and cash While the nation apprehensively watching Wall Street, Barack Obama kept with his schedule and appeared at two Barbra Streisand sponsored fundraisers that are estimated to bring in $9 million. The fundraisers were chock full of A-listers, including Will Ferrell, Leonardo DeCaprio, Chris Rock, and Steven Spielberg. Plain folks Contrast that with McCain who was at a rally in Vienna, Ohio — staged perfectly for TV cameras with plenty of people in baseball caps and jeans. Did McCain take advantage of the opportunity? Just a little bit. “[Obama] talks Read full story at features.csmonitor.com

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