Meanwhile, BILLIONS literally SUFFER every day when a few dollars would do so much (for now).
Just something to consider as you read the cost of our political campaigns.
"Birthday bash draws $5m for Obama, party; Hub supporters spend big for dinner with candidate" by Scott Helman, Globe Staff | August 5, 2008
.... The event, held at the swank State Room near Faneuil Hall, was expected to bring in close to $5 million for Obama and the Democratic Party, which organizers say would make it the biggest political fund-raiser ever in Boston.
Crooner Harry Connick Jr. and his 9-year-old daughter led the serenade of "Happy Birthday" to Obama at a reception of 850 people. Revelers sipped wine and beer in front of stunning, 33d-floor vistas of Boston Harbor. About 250 people paid $15,000 each - $28,500 for a couple - to dine with him afterward.
Anybody tell these guys there is a food crisis in this world right now?
Or are Hollywood stars just sent out to flog us on (insert your own pet-peeve, agenda-pushing issue here).
Wanna see the GUEST LIST?
A host of prominent local figures were on hand, including Governor Deval Patrick; Senator John F. Kerry; US Representatives Edward Markey and William Delahunt; Boston's mayor, Thomas M. Menino; and former governor Michael Dukakis....
While Massachusetts is reliably Democratic, a 7 News/Suffolk University poll released yesterday showed McCain closing the gap in the Bay State, as he appears to be nationally. Obama led 47 percent to 38 percent, down from a 23-percentage-point lead last month.
Polls are rigged crap these days.
The rest of the piece is all the political yak-yak I can't stand anymore.
Regardless of the phony change bit, just look at all the people who wanted to see Obama and then tell me he's not going to be president in a FAIR ELECTION!
