Kerry Fund - Raiser Brings in More Than $3M

[LiviaOlivia]

March 31, 2004
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filed at 12:50 a.m. ET

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- John Kerry collected the support of Hollywood stars including Meg Ryan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Costner and Barbra Streisand during a fund-raiser that capped a two-day swing through California.

Kerry thanked the celebrity-filled crowd for helping him raise more than $3 million in two fund-raisers throughout the day and "reclaim the capacity and the quality of our own democracy in the United States of America."

Guests were treated to a mini-concert by James Taylor and a standup introduction by Larry David, producer of "Seinfeld" and star of the HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

David joked that Kerry should consider him to be vice president because he considers himself "a nincompoop, a chicken and a liar"
who could offset President Bush and balance the ticket. David said the only problem is that if something were to happen to Kerry, those qualities "would obviously be disastrous for anyone who was actually the president."

"You are qualified," Kerry responded, "to be a Republican."

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http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/national/AP-Kerry-Celebrities.html

[bluestateguy]

1. Good

Then get some g*# damn ads on the air NOW!

[MajorFlaw]

2. Who said Kerry doesn't have a sense of humor. n/t

[Melodybe]

3. That is 6 million in two days! Way to go Hollywood and John Kerry!

[w4rma]

4. Jennifer Aniston.

:loveya:

Leonardo DiCaprio is a lucky guy.

[Tarheel_Dem]

5. is leo dating jennifer?

where's brad?

[swag]

6. Where's Brad?

Cooking up some new Project Mayhem stuff, I hope.

[Bandit]

7. Loved Senator Kerry's comeback to Larry David

David joked that Kerry should consider him to be vice president because he considers himself "a nincompoop, a chicken and a liar"

"You are qualified," Kerry responded, "to be a Republican."

Funny Stuff

[DoveTurnedHawk]

8. Here's My First-Hand Report

I'd heard 2,200 people and $3.2 million...but perhaps the 2,200 people combined the morning and evening fundraisers.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x488154

DTH

[cally]

9. Great!

I knew LA could surpass SF's fundraiser of $3 million the night before.

Californians are once again the ATM of politics. For the first time ever I'm happy about that instead of frustrated. This election is too important.