ANALYSIS — Celebrities Mindy Kaling, Stephen Colbert, Queen Latifah and Lizzo will attend a pricey Radio City Music Hall function Thursday night. Actor Lea Michele and the multitalented Ben Platt also will be there in New York.
But the main draw will be a rarity in American culture and politics: Three of the six living men who have been president will headline the event, a pricey fundraiser for President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.
Democratic politicians have been mocked by Republicans for years about their fascination with Hollywood celebrities — and their drive to secure campaign cash from them. But team Biden has done the opposite regarding this high-profile event, with the president’s top press aide on Wednesday touting Biden being joined by Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, both former Democratic presidents.
