Tickets on sale Tuesday for Obama, Reid event

Monday, May 18, 2009 | 5:06 p.m.

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The Nevada Democratic Party announced today that tickets for the general public to a fundraiser for Sen. Harry Reid will go on sale Tuesday.

President Barack Obama will attend the fundraiser May 26 at Caesars Palace. The event will benefit the Reid Victory Fund, a joint fundraising committee authorized by Friends for Harry Reid and the Nevada State Democratic Party Federal Account.

Tickets will be available to the general public for $50, $150 and $250 at ticketmaster.com. In addition to speeches from Obama and Reid, performances are scheduled from Rachel Yamagata, Sheryl Crow and Bette Midler.

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By nicolebarnes

5/23/09 at 3:39 a.m.

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Fellow Nevadans:
I know this event is quite tempting with an all-star lineup and even a speech by our president himself. Please think twice (or 3 times) before buying tickets to an event where the proceeds go directly to the campaign of a dirty politician. If you support Obama (or even if you don't), you probably believe in transparency. Don't go to this event just to support Obama, because the money is NOT going towards anything Obama. It is going straight to Harry Reid's campaign fund.

I have drafted an interesting article discussing just this subject on beatreid.com. It's called "Party with Obama And Reid In Vegas" Located at: http://www.beatreid.com/2009/05/party-wi...