Posted on 05/04/2015 2:18:02 PM PDT by Diogenez
Police are in the process of towing hundreds of cars in the West Village section of New York to clear the way for an Obama fundraiser at the townhouse of "Sex & the City" star, Sarah Jessica Parker. Anna Wintour of The Devil Wears Parda hatefulness will host. Expected guests: Justin Timberlake, Harvey Weinstein, Tommy Hilfiger.
Several blocks west of Greenwich Ave. to the river are being cleared of cars and lined with metal barricades. Hundreds of "special detail" police are to run interferencefor the $40,000 per plate event.
Cost to taxpayers - an estimated $2.5 to $3 Million.
I thought that Parker/Wintour fundraiser happened in 2012.
Tonight is the Met Gala, which is chaired by Wintour.
Sarah Jessica Parker Hosts Barack Obama Fundraiser: All the Details!
Celebrity News Jun. 15, 2012 AT 9:30AM By Zach Johnson
Sarah Jessica Parker and President Barack Obama Sarah Jessica Parker and President Barack Obama Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty; Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty
Sarah Jessica Parker throws quite a house party.
The Sex and the City star, 47, invited a handful of celebrity pals to her New York City home Thursday to attend a fundraiser for Barack Obama, 50. The President made a rare joint appearance with his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama, 48, at the $40,000-per-plate event.
PHOTOS: Sarah Jessica Parker’s stunning shoe collection
The 50 donors included three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, 62, Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour, 62, People Like Us star Olivia Wilde, 28, fashion designer Michael Kors, 52, Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen, 44, and Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, 70.
Parker’s husband, Matthew Broderick, 50, hung out for a bit when guests began arriving, but had to leave early to go to work; he’s currently starring in Broadway’s Nice Work If You Can Get It.
A tent is put up outside Sarah Jessica Parker’s West Village townhouse as NYPD and Secret Service prepare for President Obama’s arrival in New York City on June 14, 2012.
A tent is put up outside Sarah Jessica Parker’s West Village townhouse as NYPD and Secret Service prepare for President Obama’s arrival in New York City on June 14, 2012.
Credit: Bauergriffinonline.com
Barack spoke candidly about the challenges he faces with his reelection campaign, telling the room: “We’re going to have to fight for it because the American people are tired. They’ve gone through a very tough economy. They’re still having a tough time. And that’s why this election is going to be close. The other side is going to spend $500 million with a very simple message, which is: ‘You’re frustrated, you’re disappointed, and it’s the fault of the guy in the White House.’ And that’s an elegant message. It happens to be wrong. But it’s crisp. You can fit it on a bumper sticker.”
He added: “We’re going to have to work hard in this election. We’re going to have to work harder than we did in 2008.”
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Parker later praised the “radiant” and “extraordinary” First Lady, who was seated beside her at the head table. “You’ve done amazing important things these past four years. . . I very much look forward to the things you’re going to accomplish in the next four years.”
The actress then turned to Barack, telling him the supporters in attendance arrived “with enormous enthusiasm” for the “beloved current and future President of the United States.”
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Barack later joked that “most of you are here to see Michelle. I always explain I rank fifth in the hierarchy in the White House: There’s Michelle, my mother-in-law, the two girls and Bo. So that actually makes it six. In terms of star wattage, people come to the White House and say, ‘Where’s Michelle?’”
“Some of you know that Michelle had some skepticism about a life in politics. I think that’s well-known,” he continued. “And so the grace and the strength and the poise and the warmth that she has brought to an extraordinarily difficult task as First Lady and still being the best mom couldn’t make me prouder. I’m very pleased she’s here. This is sort of our date night.”
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When Barack later mentioned that GM is “back on top,” Parker and Broderick’s 9-year-old son, James Wilkie, started clapping impromptu. “That’s worth applauding,” Barack grinned as the guests laughed and joined in. “Right on cue.”
Later that evening, the commander in chief attended a fundraising dinner with 250 people at the Plaza Hotel. Tickets cost $10,000 per person; Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys performed. Proceeds from both events will benefit the Obama Victory Fund, a joint fundraising committee of Obama for America, the Democratic National Committee and several state Democratic parties.
You’ll have to google it or go to twitter. Try “Obama fundraiser 4/5/2015” I am reporting this from my front window but there is some chatter on Politico, etc. There’s a tight lid on this thing this year. But this has been a yearly happening since 2011 when it was held in the South Village. Some neighbors believe the “event” will take place this year on West 12th Street at Harvey Weinstein’s townhouse. But the barricades are up and the police patrolling.
I heard it was a fundraiser for abortions of
So to be baby Islamic Jihadists.
SJP? I didn’t know Obama liked horses.
The ruling elite gets to rule the ordinary people without having to follow the same rules.
It's like that in every autocratic state, why should the US be any different?
2012 right. But, they’re ba-a-a-a-ck! They’ve been having these star-studded Demo fundraising soirees since 2011 - with the usual suspects. Recent word is that this year they will squeeze 60 for a mere $33,500 per. And there will be two stops.
Am I too late to say that this is bullish!t? Typical of King Øbama but bullish!t just the same.
When I first saw the title I thought they were collecting the impound money as a way of fundraising.
Too bad I’ll miss it !
I’d rather have a colonoscopy without anesthesia.
The uniparty and its tools will be corrupt to its core regardless. Best to do something useful.
Imagine if Governor Christie, that fat RINO bastard, had created a mess half this size on his friggin bridge.
Bridgegate’s still being ranted about by the hypocrites in the media because—even though he helped Obama get re-elected after the hurricane—he does after all have that R next to his name.
And GD Barack Obama (and any other liberal) can cause this havoc for a democrat fundraiser and get away with nary a peep from the mainsteam.
Hypocrites, I hate ‘em.
Bet they charge the car owners towing and storage fees.
Not too late. West 12 to Eighth Ave (The block where Harvey Weinstein has his townhouse) and Jane Street are still blocaded. (7:22 PM)
I’d try and have fun with it in Texas. Castle doctrine says my car is an extension of my house. I could (probably) shoot the tower for attempted theft and reckless endangerment.
Reason number 289 why I’m glad I don’t live anywhere near NYC.
Spent some growing up years there. That was enough for me.
My first thought was that the cars were being towed, sold and the money given to Barry.
In regards to your user name? No doubt you heard this joke?
Listening to a radio show years ago, Lady Diana had just had her first son, people were phoning in names to call the baby.
One guy said they should name the baby “UP”
The host asked why? Because they would be known from now on as...... Up, Chuck and Die
It was funny at the time, you had to be there.
oops...drop the E on Di...should have read.... Up, Chuck and Di
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