Los Angeles -- Some glitz, some glamor and plenty of campaign cash. President Barack Obama is hitting a reliable fundraising trail in California, tapping star donors and trading quips with Jay Leno in what is for him a well-worn path.
The president will tape an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Tuesday, his second as sitting president and fourth appearance overall. Monday evening he joined actor Will Smith and basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson at a dinner at the home of producer James Lassiter. Then he mingled with Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas over canapes at the movie star couple's home just a few blocks away.
Tuesday's schedule includes a fundraiser in San Francisco featuring a performance by folk rock singer-songwriter Jack Johnson. Obama also has fundraisers scheduled in Denver later Tuesday, all part of a three-day, three-state swing through the west.
Obama was in California for money events last month,...
The president will tape an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Tuesday, his second as sitting president and fourth appearance overall. Monday evening he joined actor Will Smith and basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson at a dinner at the home of producer James Lassiter. Then he mingled with Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas over canapes at the movie star couple's home just a few blocks away.
Tuesday's schedule includes a fundraiser in San Francisco featuring a performance by folk rock singer-songwriter Jack Johnson. Obama also has fundraisers scheduled in Denver later Tuesday, all part of a three-day, three-state swing through the west.
Obama was in California for money events last month,...
- 10/25/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
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