The ever supportive Diva raised mo' money 4 the Dems... again. One of the reasons I love her.

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Streisand Helps Dems Raise $6 Million
Mon Sep 30,12:51 PM ET
By ERICA WERNER, Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Barbra Streisand fattened the Democrats' war chest for their effort to take back control of Congress, headlining a Hollywood gala that raised some $6 million.
The diva emerged from semiretirement to deliver a nine-song set Sunday night on the stage of the Kodak Theatre, the new home of the Oscars. Celebrities such as Christian Slater and Julia Louis-Dreyfus rubbed shoulders with top House Democrats including Minority Leader Dick Gephardt and California's Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the minority whip.

Streisand's show set a fund-raising record for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said spokeswoman Jenny Backus.

A longtime liberal and Hollywood's queen Friend of Bill during the Clinton years, Streisand created a stir last week when she sent Gephardt a forceful letter urging him to stand up to President Bush on Iraq and chiding, "It is time for the Democrats to get off the defensive and go on the offensive."

Gephardt joked about the letter in a speech after Streisand's performance.

"Some of the Republicans thought that was cute," he said. "Well, what I want to say to my friends in the Republican Party is, eat your heart out. I get faxes from Barbra Streisand, they get faxes from Rush Limbaugh and Pat Robertson."

Streisand did not explicitly discuss the Democrats' position on Iraq, nor did Gephardt. The singer prefaced a rendition of "God Bless America" with the remark that it was, "a prayer for our Democratic leaders to continue to have the strength and courage to stand up for what is right."

Draped in a sweeping, metallic green gown, she also performed her hit "The Way We Were," with altered lyrics to convey that she missed a Democratic Congress and administration. Democrats have a one-seat Senate edge, but the GOP holds the House by a narrow margin.

"Scattered pictures of the House we left behind," she sang. "Lovely Democratic memories, of the way we were."

Two years ago, Streisand said an official goodbye to live performing with "farewell" concerts in New York and Los Angeles, but she apparently couldn't pass up the chance to raise money for the Democrats.

The concert was dubbed the National Democratic Gala and billed as the Democrats' "marquee fund-raiser." Democrats need to gain six seats, plus hold onto the House's three vacant seats, all in traditionally Democratic districts, if they are to reclaim a majority in the 435-member House of Representatives in November.

Some 3,500 guests paid $500 and up for tickets.

Performing alongside Streisand were Barry Manilow, comedian Steve Harvey and the singing group Three Mo' Tenors.

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Oh, god... how I hate Barbara Streisand...

:EVIL:

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IceNine said:

You know you like her duet with Barry Gibb "Guilty."




Oh, and that South Park parody of her was FAB-U-LOUS.

Supernova said:

I loved MECHA-STREISAND and the HORRORVISION episode where they had a picture of Barbra Streisand on each corner of the television to make it HORRIFYING.

:LOL:

Babs SUCKS!

I personally love what she does...a good actress and a great singer. Loved the movies 'Nuts' and 'What's Up Doc?'.

Her films r extraordinary...especially the musicals. My fave... Yentl.

Anyway, Babs has always been a strong supporter of the democratic party...and we really appreciate it.

I'd fuck the dogshit outta Streisand! Braggin rights! "You know that yenta Streisand? I fucked her"

Plus, how can you hate someone who sang The Way We Were? "Hubbel!"

I like that she's using her talents to do something political. Like raise money for causes she believes in. But what I don't like is that she seems to take her own opinion way too seriously. She really has a bad attitude. The fax she sent to Gephardt proves it. It seems like she believes what she says, goes. Completely irritating. There's nothing more irritating than a pop star / actor / whatever that gets this political. Who the fuck is she?

AaronForever said:

Madonnas inspiration

AaronForever said:

an american...your telling me you have never written your senator or congressman? i do...ive met with my state-senator *and* my congressman...

we are all allowed a voice...its just, to many of us dont use it...

rdhull said:

nuh uh.

there's a difference between raising awareness and money for issues and trying to dictate policy to legislators.

Madonna rarely speaks on politics, and the few times she has, I've not been thrilled about it.

SkletonKee said:

i have written them before. however, these people seem to think that their opinion matters more than mine or your and they try to be opinion LEADERS, which they are not qualified for. even worse, people like Larry King actually ask them for their opinion...

AaronForever said:

I meant , acting, music, directing, politics etc

rdhull said:

i know.

IceNine said:

I liked it when Eric Cartman called her a bitch. But then...I like it when Eric Cartman calls anyone a bitch.


But seriously, I don't dislike her, I just think it's funny when people clown on her.

I like a handful of her songs...


"The Way We Were"(1974)
"The Main Event/Fight"(1978)
"A Woman In Love"(1980)
"Guilty"(1980)
"Coming In And Out Of Your Life"(1981)


AND I especially love the fact that she is helping the Democrats raise money.I remember that scathing memo she wrote to Gephardt,basically telling the Dems that they need to get some balls!!

DavidEye said:

I have no problem with that either...

I also liked "You Don't Bring Me Flowers"... okay, I'm over the top!