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During the drawn-out campaign for the White House, President-elect Barack Obama got the lion’s share of celebrity endorsements. Now, on the eve of his inauguration, stars are queuing up to write
checks that will fund black-tie bashes for the 5 million or so folks
who are expected to attend the festivities. Halle Berry, Sharon Stone, and Jamie Foxx are included among the famous donors for the Washington, D.C. main event set for Jan. 20, 2009. Each gave $50,000, according to the New York Post. Celebrities Splurge on Obama Festivities
It looks like nobody has to wonder who Halle Berry will be voting for come the 2008 Presidential Election in November. She’s wearing her preference on her shirt. The “Monster’s Ball” babe was very clear about who she wants to run our country as she sported a “Barack The Vote” while shopping in Century City, California yesterday afternoon (July 29). Wednesday, July 30, 2008
The most powerful woman in show business was set to celebrate her favorite
candidate at her palatial estate in this coastal enclave south of Santa
Barbara. Tickets to the sold-out private event went for $2,300 apiece,
keeping them within campaign finance limits. Stevie Wonder was scheduled
to perform for the guests, who were expected to include actors Will
Smith, Jamie Foxx and Halle Berry. Oprah Winfrey Holds Fundraiser for Obama Perhaps the most visible supporter of Barack Obama has been Oprah Winfrey, though others who've lent the Democratic Illinois senator support include Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Jennifer Aniston, George Clooney, Halle Berry, Tyra Banks, Jamie Foxx, Cindy Crawford, Rosanna Arquette and last year's Oscar winner Forest Whitaker. Stars Split in Presidential Race By Stephen M. Silverman
and Sandra Sobieraj Originally posted Tuesday January 08, 2008 12:45
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Mayor Daley is not reserving a seat on the Barack Obama bandwagon alongside television talk show diva Oprah Winfrey and actress Halle Berry. Berry told the Philadelphia Daily News that she's so in love with what Obama stands for, she would be willing to "collect paper cups off the ground to make his pathway clear." September 28, 2006 BY FRAN SPIELMAN City Hall Reporter
HALLE BERRY has joined the celebrity fans of presidential wannabe BARACK OBAMA by recording a new online message of support. The pregnant Oscar winner insists Democrat Obama is the perfect choice to replace George W. Bush in the White House at the beginning of 2009. She says, "We are really going to need a president who has the ability to think big, and Barack Obama is that president." Catwoman Berry joins former Batman Michael Keaton, fellow mum-to-be Jessica Alba, will.i.am, Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith, all of whom have spoken openly about their support for Obama. 03/05/2008 01:46:38 AMadd your comments HALLE BERRY
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