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Bette Midler, Sheryl Crow to attend Obama-Reid fundraiser at Caesars

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s presidential fundraiser later this month is to be a star-studded affair at Caesars Palace featuring the singers Bette Midler and Sheryl Crow.

President Barack Obama is only one of the major acts on the bill of the event the evening of May 26 at the casino’s Colosseum, titled “The Good Fight” after the Senate majority leader’s memoir.

Party officials say they plan to fill the venue to its capacity of 4,000.

According to an invitation, tickets are to be available for $50, $150 and $250, with VIP access going for $2,400.

Contributions from lobbyists and political action committees will not be accepted at the event, a restriction that dates back to Obama’s election campaign.

Money raised at the event is to be split between Reid’s re-election campaign and the Nevada Democratic Party. Information and tickets are to be available online at www.reidvictoryfund.com/goodfight.

Reid already has more than $5 million on hand for his campaign in 2010, even though he does not yet face a major opponent.

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4 Responses to "Bette Midler, Sheryl Crow to attend Obama-Reid fundraiser at Caesars"
Reid has millions in his campaign fund now. How much is this event costing taxpayers in security and travel? Is this Obama's way of saying "sorry" about luxury trips to Vegas? That shoudl say www.reidsavemyjobfund.com.
Written by: itsmeabbi on Tuesday, May. 12, 2009 at 5:49 PM -- Report abuse
Harry should have his day in the sun. He's been a blessing for Nevada.
Written by: Ren E. Gade on Tuesday, May. 12, 2009 at 8:45 PM -- Report abuse
Didnt Obama say "you can't go to Vegas on the tax-payers dime"?? Isn't that exactly what he's doing as President? He will be using air force 1 and all its support staff for a 2500 mile trip for a fund-raiser! It was over $300k for an empty plane photo-op in New York, whats the cost this time? I hope he says something good about Vegas this time. We cant afford him to keep scaring business away.
Written by: jack on Monday, May. 18, 2009 at 11:03 AM -- Report abuse
I agree. Obama obviously believes in face-to-face meetings; hence all his campaign appearances (many in Las Vegas) and this particular appearance. He owes Las Vegas a big apology.
Written by: Pickles on Tuesday, May. 26, 2009 at 8:50 AM -- Report abuse
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