Party Time? Not for Leaders
Rules Put Kibosh on Blowouts Honoring Members
- By Tory Newmyer and Erin P. Billings
- Roll Call Staff
- Aug. 25, 2008, Midnight
Four years ago at the Democratic National Convention in Boston, about 700 lucky guests gathered at the city’s Museum of Fine Arts for a lavish party honoring Rep. Steny Hoyer (Md.) and Sen. Harry Reid (Nev.). Guests were serenaded by Natalie Merchant as they mingled among priceless 17th-century paintings. Nearly two dozen corporate sponsors including the Altria Group, Fannie Mae and FedEx lined up to pick up the tab.
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