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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPrince Performs With Stevie Wonder At The White House
Prince performed some of his greatest hits at a weekend White House party for President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle.
But although guests put details on social media, White House spokesman Josh Earnest is refusing to confirm the "Purple Rain" singer's attendance.
Earnest says he has no details about the private event. A reported 500 lobbyists, corporate executives, celebrities and other guests attended.
Earnest says the Obamas threw the party "on their own dime." He didn't say how much it cost or what they would pay for.
Source: Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/15/prince-private-show-white-house_n_7587992.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment&ir=Entertainment
A nice look at who this president is partying with. Disappointment doesn't begin to describe my feelings on a man I voted for twice.
GreatGazoo
(3,937 posts)The Obamas, Prince, Al Sharpton, Stevie Wonder, Bon Jovi, plus:
Also there, Carlyles David Rubenstein, 32 Advisors Robert Wolf and American Express Ken Chenault, plus DC power players former Attorney General Eric Holder, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and National Security Adviser Susan Rice.
http://www.bizpacreview.com/2015/06/15/obamas-host-secret-star-studded-private-party-concert-of-500-al-sharpton-spills-beans-214363
Sounds like fun aside from the DC types.
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)Response to KamaAina (Reply #2)
abakan This message was self-deleted by its author.
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)Remember?
JustAnotherGen
(31,823 posts)And it was funny in an awkward way - because it was jet another dumb move by the dumbest President ever.
abakan
(1,819 posts)I am so used to smartass replies, I automatically jumped to the wrong conclusion. I will remove my reply. I do apologize.
olddots
(10,237 posts)admit you are a sell out .
Aristus
(66,369 posts)I voted for him twice. Should I be able to tell him what tie to wear for the SOTU?
abakan
(1,819 posts)That is why I support Bernie. You have anymore smarts ass questions?
Tarheel_Dem
(31,234 posts)It's nuanced. Kinda like Bernie supporters trying to explain the difference between "Socialist" and "Democratic Socialist". There are good lobbyists, just ask the Unions.
abakan
(1,819 posts)I will consider this, it has some validity and does not come with a dose of snark.
Aristus
(66,369 posts)President Obama is a politician. Organizations of every stripe hire persuasive people to bend his ear. Even at a party.