I stumbled by this article on Politico.com called "Candidates shell out for booze, baseball." You can read more about it here. There are some quirky expenditures on random stuff, but I'll be spending a few minutes talking about booze here.
Alcohol usually comes in two forms at fundraising events.
The first case, is a simple reception event, where guests get to mingle a bit and hear the candidate speak for a few minutes. Wine is usually the staple drink of major donors, with some getting an occasional cocktail. The truth is, most speeches that Congressmen, Senators, even the wannabes give are boring.
Secondly, alcohol can be a supplement to a lunch or dinner. The "standard" fundraising meal for lunch is usually chicken with some vegetables, and dinners are filet mignon steaks with guess what? More vegetables! Gotta love the red and white wine!
I don't mind it - because when I'm at those events, I'll pick up a nice cold drink once in a while!
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Receptions can be a bit dry, eh? I vote for hard liquor and circus acts. Juggling, perhaps, or fire breathing? Maybe some trapeze acts, right at the climax of the speech (this will be a good cue for the audience to applaud). A good break down, though- thanks!
Monica
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