First Husband-wannabe Bill Clinton is coming to Seattle June 23

Following a rock-star-like appearance by Barack Obama, Elvis re-enters the room. How will the Clinton fundraising machine do here?

It might be necessary to inhale this time.

It might be necessary to inhale this time.

Bill Clinton is holding a fundraiser for the presidential campaign of Sen. Hillary Clinton in Seattle June 23 at the Westin. Tickets are $1,000 for a "Team Member," $2,300 for a "Base Builder," and $4,600 for a "Champion." One of the organizers is Colby Underwood, fundraising consultant for Mayor Greg Nickels and others. The former president follows a hugely successful appearance last weekend by Barack Obama. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer said Obama "worked the shrieking, whistling crowd like a rock star." Bill Clinton is becoming an increasingly visible advocate for his wife's campaign. Will anyone be surprised if he, too, works the room like a rock star?

About the Author

O. Casey Corr is a Seattle writer who has worked for The Seattle Times and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He now is employed at Seattle University as director of strategic communications. You can e-mail him at casey.corr@crosscut.com.

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