President Joe Biden celebrated the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act on Tuesday at a White House event in which he and other Democrats contrasted their agenda to that of Republicans.
The rally-like event on the South Lawn drew thousands of people, as one of the biggest gatherings that the Biden administration has hosted at the White House. In the crowd were House and Senate Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, as well as union leaders and members, cabinet secretaries and other executive branch officials. The White House sent out invitations far and wide, hoping to build buzz for the climate and health legislation, and the event opened with a performance by James Taylor, who headlined fund-raising events for Biden in 2020.
Missing from the attendees: Republicans. None voted for the bill, as they have set their sights on hammering Democrats for high inflation. That was evident earlier in the day,...
The rally-like event on the South Lawn drew thousands of people, as one of the biggest gatherings that the Biden administration has hosted at the White House. In the crowd were House and Senate Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, as well as union leaders and members, cabinet secretaries and other executive branch officials. The White House sent out invitations far and wide, hoping to build buzz for the climate and health legislation, and the event opened with a performance by James Taylor, who headlined fund-raising events for Biden in 2020.
Missing from the attendees: Republicans. None voted for the bill, as they have set their sights on hammering Democrats for high inflation. That was evident earlier in the day,...
- 9/13/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
When a stream of Democratic candidates trek to Los Angeles this month in likely their final effort to raise money before the midterms, they will be met by Hollywood supporters who are less deflated than they once were about the party’s prospects in November: Call them cautious, if maybe a bit more optimistic.
President Joe Biden’s recent legislative wins, coupled with a renewed focus on the chaos of Donald Trump, has given industry Democrats reason to believe that the party won’t face quite the drubbing that they did in the past. The backlash to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade, fueling a new wave of activism within the industry, has raised hopes that it will translate into improved turnout, and perhaps even match what is expected on the GOP side.
The victory last week of Pat Ryan in a purple New York congressional...
President Joe Biden’s recent legislative wins, coupled with a renewed focus on the chaos of Donald Trump, has given industry Democrats reason to believe that the party won’t face quite the drubbing that they did in the past. The backlash to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade, fueling a new wave of activism within the industry, has raised hopes that it will translate into improved turnout, and perhaps even match what is expected on the GOP side.
The victory last week of Pat Ryan in a purple New York congressional...
- 9/2/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
President Joe Biden today gave a speech marking the signing of a gun safety bill passed in the aftermath of recent mass shootings.
But even as lawmakers, gun reform advocates and victims’ families gathered on the South Law ceremony said that the new legislation would be meaningful, some also said it falls short of laws that were in place in the past, like an assault weapons ban, or even a ban on purchases of those firearms for those under 21. And some said it more loudly than others.
Biden’s speech was interrupted by Manuel Oliver, whose son Joaquin was killed in the 2018 Parkland, Fl shootings. Oliver could be heard shouting, “I have been trying to tell you this, for years,” and Biden then said, “Let him talk. Let him talk.” Oliver, who founded the group Change the Ref and is calling for much greater measures, was then escorted away.
In his speech,...
But even as lawmakers, gun reform advocates and victims’ families gathered on the South Law ceremony said that the new legislation would be meaningful, some also said it falls short of laws that were in place in the past, like an assault weapons ban, or even a ban on purchases of those firearms for those under 21. And some said it more loudly than others.
Biden’s speech was interrupted by Manuel Oliver, whose son Joaquin was killed in the 2018 Parkland, Fl shootings. Oliver could be heard shouting, “I have been trying to tell you this, for years,” and Biden then said, “Let him talk. Let him talk.” Oliver, who founded the group Change the Ref and is calling for much greater measures, was then escorted away.
In his speech,...
- 7/11/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The final few days before the 2020 presidential election will see phone banking, music videos and more cast reunions as Hollywood figures make a last push, largely for Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Biden’s presidential campaign continues to draw on heavy support from the entertainment industry. On Friday, they tweeted out a video created by Diane Warren that is performed by JoJo.
We are thankful to @Diane_Warren for creating this beautiful new song for the campaign performed by @iamjojo!
It's time for change. pic.twitter.com/etvDfyl1CW
— Team Joe (Text Joe to 30330) (@TeamJoe) October 30, 2020
That is just one of many videos that will be flooding social media. Will.i.am, who produced the breakout “Yes, We Can” video for Barack Obama’s campaign in 2008, created a new one tied to a Biden speech called “The Love,” featuring the Black Eyed Peas and Jennifer Hudson. It’s received nearly 33 million views on YouTube.
Biden’s presidential campaign continues to draw on heavy support from the entertainment industry. On Friday, they tweeted out a video created by Diane Warren that is performed by JoJo.
We are thankful to @Diane_Warren for creating this beautiful new song for the campaign performed by @iamjojo!
It's time for change. pic.twitter.com/etvDfyl1CW
— Team Joe (Text Joe to 30330) (@TeamJoe) October 30, 2020
That is just one of many videos that will be flooding social media. Will.i.am, who produced the breakout “Yes, We Can” video for Barack Obama’s campaign in 2008, created a new one tied to a Biden speech called “The Love,” featuring the Black Eyed Peas and Jennifer Hudson. It’s received nearly 33 million views on YouTube.
- 10/30/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Covid-19 pandemic has limited what normally would be a flood of Hollywood figures fanning out to swing states, but Joe Biden’s presidential campaign has been mobilizing industry support this cycle in different ways.
Last week, Ted Danson and Kristen Bell of The Good Place reunited to “Zoom bomb” a group of young women for Biden volunteers who were phone banking.
The idea for the surprise virtual appearances were hatched in one of the weekly Zoom calls between the campaign and entertainment industry supporters. Every Monday, up to 50 content creators, actors and producers participate in the calls, which are a combination of brainstorming, campaign updates and listening sessions.
The participants have included Alyssa Milano, Garcelle Beauvais, Helen Hunt, Barbara Hershey, Lawrence Bender, Jamie Patricof, Craig Zisk, Morgan Sackett and David Mandel.
The entertainment side of the calls are organized by Mathew Littman, political strategist and former speechwriter for Biden,...
Last week, Ted Danson and Kristen Bell of The Good Place reunited to “Zoom bomb” a group of young women for Biden volunteers who were phone banking.
The idea for the surprise virtual appearances were hatched in one of the weekly Zoom calls between the campaign and entertainment industry supporters. Every Monday, up to 50 content creators, actors and producers participate in the calls, which are a combination of brainstorming, campaign updates and listening sessions.
The participants have included Alyssa Milano, Garcelle Beauvais, Helen Hunt, Barbara Hershey, Lawrence Bender, Jamie Patricof, Craig Zisk, Morgan Sackett and David Mandel.
The entertainment side of the calls are organized by Mathew Littman, political strategist and former speechwriter for Biden,...
- 10/21/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
A group of Los Angeles politicos have launched a pro-Joe Biden super Pac, Win the West, with a new digital ad that takes aim at President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus.
Hilda Solis, a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and former secretary of labor, is co-chair of the group, and its executive director is Mathew Littman, a political strategist and former speechwriter for Biden. They want to expand the number of blue states in the West, including Arizona and Texas.
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Their new ad, “Leadership Matters,” includes clips of Trump talking about the coronavirus in February, including instances where he said that it would “disappear.” It also features a clip of Dr. Anthony Fauci,...
Hilda Solis, a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and former secretary of labor, is co-chair of the group, and its executive director is Mathew Littman, a political strategist and former speechwriter for Biden. They want to expand the number of blue states in the West, including Arizona and Texas.
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Their new ad, “Leadership Matters,” includes clips of Trump talking about the coronavirus in February, including instances where he said that it would “disappear.” It also features a clip of Dr. Anthony Fauci,...
- 3/27/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
As presidential campaigns cancel rallies and other in-person events, a group of Los Angeles backers of Joe Biden are planning a video conference fundraiser with the former VP later this month, a twist on the typical gathering of donors in a cocktail party atmosphere.
Public affairs strategist Mathew Littman, political consultant Stephanie Daily Smith and producer Julie Hermelin are among those planning the event. Littman said that Biden has agreed to do the virtual gathering, although no specific date has been set. Tickets will be priced at $1,000 each, with a maximum of 50 people.
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With the spread of the coronavirus and widespread cancelations of public events,...
Public affairs strategist Mathew Littman, political consultant Stephanie Daily Smith and producer Julie Hermelin are among those planning the event. Littman said that Biden has agreed to do the virtual gathering, although no specific date has been set. Tickets will be priced at $1,000 each, with a maximum of 50 people.
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With the spread of the coronavirus and widespread cancelations of public events,...
- 3/12/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Supporters and potential backers of presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg gathered on Wednesday evening in Hancock Park for an event to build buzz for his candidacy, with a special celebrity guest among the speakers: Michael Douglas.
Hours earlier, Douglas had announced that his father, legendary actor Kirk Douglas, had passed away at age 103. At the event, hosted by Jon Vein and Ellen Goldsmith Vein at their Hancock Park home, Douglas “talked about how much his dad loved Bloomberg and how much he loved Bloomberg,” according to an attendee who was there.
The event was not a fundraiser, as Bloomberg is self-financing his presidential bid, so some dubbed it a “friend-raiser,” in the words of political consultant Mathew Littman, who was among the 200 or so attendees.
“It was very impressive. I was shocked how many turned out,” Littman said, noting that Bloomberg himself was not present. Among those there: actress Sela Ward...
Hours earlier, Douglas had announced that his father, legendary actor Kirk Douglas, had passed away at age 103. At the event, hosted by Jon Vein and Ellen Goldsmith Vein at their Hancock Park home, Douglas “talked about how much his dad loved Bloomberg and how much he loved Bloomberg,” according to an attendee who was there.
The event was not a fundraiser, as Bloomberg is self-financing his presidential bid, so some dubbed it a “friend-raiser,” in the words of political consultant Mathew Littman, who was among the 200 or so attendees.
“It was very impressive. I was shocked how many turned out,” Littman said, noting that Bloomberg himself was not present. Among those there: actress Sela Ward...
- 2/6/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
When the Democratic candidates take the stage at tonight’s Democratic presidential debate in Los Angeles, a number of donors and fundraisers will be in the audience, perhaps to see if they get more clarity on who to support in the 2020 race.
That is particularly true since Kamala Harris dropped out of the race earlier this month. She was among the candidates drawing the most money from the entertainment industry, along with Pete Buttigieg and Joe Biden. The debate at Loyola Marymount University, sponsored by PBS and Politico, will be the first without Harris on the stage, as well as a smaller field of seven contenders.
A number of Hollywood donors still are backing multiple candidates, waiting to see how the race shakes out or even preferring to see who emerges after the first states start voting in February.
Among those who have supported a number of contenders is Norman Lear,...
That is particularly true since Kamala Harris dropped out of the race earlier this month. She was among the candidates drawing the most money from the entertainment industry, along with Pete Buttigieg and Joe Biden. The debate at Loyola Marymount University, sponsored by PBS and Politico, will be the first without Harris on the stage, as well as a smaller field of seven contenders.
A number of Hollywood donors still are backing multiple candidates, waiting to see how the race shakes out or even preferring to see who emerges after the first states start voting in February.
Among those who have supported a number of contenders is Norman Lear,...
- 12/20/2019
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire business media mogul and former New York mayor, again is considering an entry into the Democratic presidential race — something that could alter the dynamics of the primary just a few months before voting begins.
Bloomberg, 77, plans to file paperwork to enter the presidential primary in Alabama, The New York Times reported. The state has an early filing deadline.
Howard Wolfson, a consultant to Bloomberg’s foundation, wrote on Twitter that “Mike is increasingly concerned that the current field of candidates is not well positioned” to take on President Donald Trump.
“If Mike runs he would offer a new choice to Democrats built on a unique record running America’s biggest city, building a business from scratch and taking on some of America’s toughest challenges as a high-impact philanthropist,” he added. “Based on his record of accomplishment, leadership and his ability to bring people together to drive change,...
Bloomberg, 77, plans to file paperwork to enter the presidential primary in Alabama, The New York Times reported. The state has an early filing deadline.
Howard Wolfson, a consultant to Bloomberg’s foundation, wrote on Twitter that “Mike is increasingly concerned that the current field of candidates is not well positioned” to take on President Donald Trump.
“If Mike runs he would offer a new choice to Democrats built on a unique record running America’s biggest city, building a business from scratch and taking on some of America’s toughest challenges as a high-impact philanthropist,” he added. “Based on his record of accomplishment, leadership and his ability to bring people together to drive change,...
- 11/7/2019
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor and activist Alyssa Milano will meet with Texas Gop Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday to talk about gun reform, after they had a set of exchanges on Twitter over what is needed to be done in the aftermath of mass shootings in Odessa and El Paso.
The details of the meeting have not been announced, but Milano will be in Washington next week.
“We don’t agree on this issue. But if we can talk with mutual respect & humility, maybe all of is come together to effect positive change,” she wrote on Twitter on Wednesday evening.
Cruz wrote that he was “looking forward” to the meeting, and added that “if all of us can together have more positive, civil discussion & debate on the substantive issues of the day, that would go a long way to helping unite and heal our divided Nation.”
Milano had originally proposed the meeting be...
The details of the meeting have not been announced, but Milano will be in Washington next week.
“We don’t agree on this issue. But if we can talk with mutual respect & humility, maybe all of is come together to effect positive change,” she wrote on Twitter on Wednesday evening.
Cruz wrote that he was “looking forward” to the meeting, and added that “if all of us can together have more positive, civil discussion & debate on the substantive issues of the day, that would go a long way to helping unite and heal our divided Nation.”
Milano had originally proposed the meeting be...
- 9/5/2019
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
President Donald Trump called for curbing “gruesome and grisly video games” that contribute to a “culture of violence” as a response to the horrific shooting sprees in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, but it had the ring of the familiar.
Trump and other political figures have put blame at the industry’s doorstep after other shooting tragedies, but the big difference Monday was the swift rebuke that greeted it.
Gun-reform advocates are more vocal now than they were in February 2018, when Trump’s administration last pointed a finger at the video game industry in the wake of the school massacre in Parkland, Fl. Within minutes of Trump’s new comments today, those reformists called him out and “VideoGamesAreNotToBlame” surged as a trending hashtag, while debate began raging about which posed the greater threat to American society, pervasive first-person shooter games or the availability of real-world firepower.
The hashtag soon...
Trump and other political figures have put blame at the industry’s doorstep after other shooting tragedies, but the big difference Monday was the swift rebuke that greeted it.
Gun-reform advocates are more vocal now than they were in February 2018, when Trump’s administration last pointed a finger at the video game industry in the wake of the school massacre in Parkland, Fl. Within minutes of Trump’s new comments today, those reformists called him out and “VideoGamesAreNotToBlame” surged as a trending hashtag, while debate began raging about which posed the greater threat to American society, pervasive first-person shooter games or the availability of real-world firepower.
The hashtag soon...
- 8/6/2019
- by Geoff Boucher and Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
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