Long list of politicians line up to shake hands with Biden, Obama at LA fundraiser

At the glitzy fundraiser for President Joe Biden’s campaign Saturday in Downtown L.A., a host of politicos lined up to shake hands with the president, and also with former President Barack Obama, who shared “co-star” billing with his former boss.

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Elected officials at the event at the Peacock Theater at LA Live included Gov. Gavin Newsom, Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles, and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass.

Celebrities in the house included George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jeff Ross, Jon Cryer, Jack Black, Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn and a surprise guest star, Barbra Streisand. Late night host Jimmy Kimmel served as the emcee.

Joining the photo line with Biden and Obama were:

Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-36)
Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-2)
Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43)
Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA-31)
Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-2)
Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26)
Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24)
Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-25)
Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39)
Rep. Tony Cardenas (CA-29)
Rep. Nanette Barragán (CA-44)
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51)
Rep. Robert Garcia (CA-42)

Before the event even kicked off, officials said it has raised $28 million, a record for Democratic party events.

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