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Hollywood superstar George Clooney is returning to Geneva this summer to raise money from wealthy American expats for Barack Obama's presidential re-election campaign.

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Re: Clooney to visit Geneva for Obama fundraiser

Yes please.
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I'd go but he doesn't like meeting up with his ex-girlfriends.
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Old 29.06.2012, 12:09
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Re: Clooney to visit Geneva for Obama fundraiser

Hmmmm... 1000 for a reception and 20000 for a dinner. Nobody is worth that much.

Now, if they throw in a locker room pass for an All Blacks game i would reconsider
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Old 29.06.2012, 12:15
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Re: Clooney to visit Geneva for Obama fundraiser

At the very first glance, I read "clown to visit...."
oh well..
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Re: Clooney to visit Geneva for Obama fundraiser

My invitation seems to have gotten lost in the Post...because all expats are wealthy, right?
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I'd go but he doesn't like meeting up with his ex-girlfriends.
First dibs on your invite
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Re: Clooney to visit Geneva for Obama fundraiser

Is it just me or he seems to be saying "Shut up!" to the first gentleman?

I think it's just me

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I'd go but he doesn't like meeting up with his ex-girlfriends.
how could GC resist? seems like a crime in and of itself!!! but then again, there is that whole Canadian thing
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Hollywood superstar George Clooney is returning to Geneva this summer to raise money from wealthy American expats for Barack Obama's presidential re-election campaign.

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What's the point? By the time August comes, with all the US / Swiss tatart unfolding, no poor Ameriacn will be allowed to be in possession of a bank account to pay the entry fee!
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Re: Clooney to visit Geneva for Obama fundraiser

I can sleep with him for free ya know?
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I can sleep with him for free ya know?
Not his type....damaged goods
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What's the point? By the time August comes, with all the US / Swiss tatart unfolding, no poor Ameriacn will be allowed to be in possession of a bank account to pay the entry fee!
that's why he has a villa in Como I guess
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Re: Clooney to visit Geneva for Obama fundraiser

Yayyy there's a thread on this!

I'm actually coming over from Atlanta to go to the event. I'm a volunteer fundriaser for the campaign (nothing official. I actually just do this for fun!).

I'd LOVE to help any interested US Citizens get tickets (also would love to meet up with anybody who will be there and is interested-- I'll be traveling solo. Used miles to book my plane ticket on a whim b/c I LOVE Switzerland, and it's George Clooney!).

Anyway, a few people said they wanted invites (and I'm guessing there are more on here who may). Here's a link to be able to get a ticket (you must be a US Citizen to buy a ticket):
https://my.barackobama.com/GenevaAug...ustom1=3123320

If anybody has any questions about the event let me know. If I don't know the answer I can get it for you.
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Re: Clooney to visit Geneva for Obama fundraiser

Weren't tickets like 15K a piece?
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Re: Clooney to visit Geneva for Obama fundraiser

The dinner is but there are two events that day. The reception is only $1k US... Here's a bit more on the options for you!

The first receptions reception at a hot location in the center of Geneva (they aren't making the location public quite yet, but I have the inside scoop and it's a super cool spot!). There will be about 150 people there, George Clooney will speak, the event is going to be very intimate and the company is going to be incredible. (This is the $1,000/person option)

At this reception there is also going to be a photo reception where you'll be able to get a great photo of you and George. (You need to purchase the "photo reception" ticket to get into this. The photo reception ticket includes the main reception) (This is the $5,000/person option)

The second event is going to be much smaller. It is a dinner with George Clooney at a private residence in Geneva. (If you buy the tickets to the dinner you also get into the larger reception and will also get your photo with George). This is what you heard is $15,000/person.
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Re: Clooney to visit Geneva for Obama fundraiser

Haha I say the company is going to be incredible because I'll be at the reception . And I'm assuming people who will be there will be super cool!
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Re: Clooney to visit Geneva for Obama fundraiser

George sold out eh?...Bound to eventually happen I guess, even to the best of them
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George sold out eh?...Bound to eventually happen I guess, even to the best of them
Haha, well he was hosting events for Obama in '08 too, so it didn't JUST happen...
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