Long list of politicians line up to shake hands with Biden, Obama at LA fundraiser
A host of California politicos, including LA Mayor Karen Bass and Rep. Maxine Waters, lined up for photo ops
At the glitzy fundraiser for President Joe Biden’s campaign Saturday in Downtown L.A., a host of politicos lined up to shake hands with the president, and also with former President Barack Obama, who shared “co-star” billing with his former boss.
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Elected officials at the event at the Peacock Theater at LA Live included Gov. Gavin Newsom, Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles, and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass.
Celebrities in the house included George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jeff Ross, Jon Cryer, Jack Black, Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn and a surprise guest star, Barbra Streisand. Late night host Jimmy Kimmel served as the emcee.
Joining the photo line with Biden and Obama were:
- Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-36)
- Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-2)
- Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43)
- Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA-31)
- Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-2)
- Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26)
- Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24)
- Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-25)
- Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39)
- Rep. Tony Cardenas (CA-29)
- Rep. Nanette Barragán (CA-44)
- Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51)
- Rep. Robert Garcia (CA-42)
Before the event even kicked off, officials said it has raised $28 million, a record for Democratic party events.