Clooney Obama fundraiser a sell-out

Clooney Obama fundraiser a sell-out
Sep 3, 2008 11:32 AM

George Clooney has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for US presidential candidate Barack Obama by headlining an exclusive event for Americans in Geneva, one of the world’s most affluent cities.

The Hollywood actor and director, fresh from the world premiere of the Coen brothers’ comedy Burn After Reading in Venice, slipped without fanfare into the Swiss city for his first appearance on behalf of the Democratic nominee.

Dressed in a black suit and tie, Clooney signed autographs but did not comment as he squeezed his way past fans gathered in the narrow streets of Geneva.

Some 170 contributors paid $1,000 a head to hear him speak at a cocktail party held at a museum in Geneva’s Old Town.

And 75 high-rolling supporters spent $10,000 each to attend an intimate seated dinner with the 47-year-old star which followed at the organiser’s nearby apartment, according to the American lawyer who set up the twin private events.

“Mr Clooney gave an excellent speech tonight; it was very stirring and moving. Barack Obama is the right person to repair our relations with the rest of the world,” an American man told Reuters Television as he left the cocktail on his way to the dinner.

An American woman said of Clooney’s remarks: “Everybody who was there was already fired up, but it only sort of affirmed what we believe already. He definitely had his talking points down, with great deliveries. He was very funny.”

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