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March 26, 2008 4:49 PM

ABC News' Eloise Harper Reports: Senator Hillary Clinton's campaign has held multiple fundraisers over the course of the year featuring high-profile singing groups including the Goo-Goo Dolls and Elvis Costello.

So, when Elton John agreed to host a "one-night only" concert for the Senator, one would think it would be a sold out event.

Campaign aides assure ABC News that orchestra and mezzanine tickets sold out in an hour after they put the tickets online, and only a limited amount of tickets are still available.

But since the initial announcement, the Clinton camp has sent out at least eight nine reminders about the concert, raising some question as to just how available the hottest ticket in town might be.

On March 17th, Hillary Clinton supporters and donors got an email in their inboxes that said "I'm Throwing a Party." It was from Elton John. The campaign also sent out a text message announcing tickets were on sale.

That same day the campaign sent out two emails to reporters announcing the concert.

On March 20th in the Morning "Hubdate" -- a daily note sent to reporters -- one of the announcements read, "Rocket Man Lends Star Power: Elton John will headline a major fundraiser for Hillary in New York on April 9th."

Five days later, Hillary Clinton wrote an email to donors and reporters, with the subject "You, Me and Elton John," encouraging supporters attend a contest for the show.

Chelsea Clinton then followed up on March 26th with a personal email inviting guests saying, "My mom's campaign is bringing two supporters and their guests to New York on April 9 for both Elton John's one-night-only concert and the party after the concert. It's going to be a great night and a great time."

That same day came a text message from Hillary Clintons campaign's campaign for a contest to win tickets to the concert.

"Want to see Hillary and Elton John on April 9th? You could win tickets to the 1 night only concert. Enter at HillaryClinton.com."

The campaign tells ABC News that this is standard protocol for high profile events. One aide said, "It's a huge deal," and asked why they wouldn't want to do everything thing they could to promote the concert.

March 26, 2008 in Bush, George W., Tancredo, Tom | Permalink | User Comments (31)

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If I were still a Hillary supporter (I switched to Obama three weeks ago), I would probably want to attend BUT I maxed out my allowable contributions last year. I suspect this is another symptom of the campaign focusing on large contributions rather than a smaller grassroots funding base like Obama does.

Posted by: chris | Mar 27, 2008 2:21:48 PM

This is great news!!!

For Hillary!

Posted by: Cathy | Mar 27, 2008 2:31:48 PM

Personally, I would've much preferred to catch the Arcade Fire show for Obama. Elton John's wig frightens me.

Posted by: NHCt | Mar 27, 2008 2:33:47 PM

When the only tickets left are $1000 and $2300, and when there are about 2000 tickets to sell (this is Radio City, the largest theater in New York - with 6000 seats total), and most people who can afford that price have already donated the maximum under law, it's going to take a while to sell those tickets and find new rich people. Keep in mind, the $500 tickets sold out in two days and people are now begging for $500 tickets. The $250 and $125 tickets sold out in 30 minutes. Report some news instead of rumors. Your analysis is pathetic.

Posted by: Jeff | Mar 27, 2008 2:44:54 PM

Hey, maybe Elton will also release Hillary's tax returns on stage!

Posted by: Jack | Mar 27, 2008 2:52:42 PM

So much for Obama positive take on politics. His Supporters are coming from the gutter on a daily basis and makin this Hillary supporter vote for McCain if you guys keep after it. You are creating your own hellhole. You will have to live in it. Remember what goes around will come around.

Posted by: AscencionCastaneda | Mar 27, 2008 10:55:51 PM

my coment was for ascencioncastaneda.

Posted by: caligirl | Mar 28, 2008 1:26:04 AM

We know, of course, that Obama will have to announce a concert of his own which he will say has nothing to do with Elton playing for Hilary. He'll probably say he's been planning it for years and then hint that he wouldn't have a "gay" play for him anyway.

Posted by: druggstohr | Mar 28, 2008 3:47:16 PM

You Go Girl!!! Us Brits will support you, even if others are blinkered by the negative reporting...this article being yet another good example...shame on you Eli'...if you can't write the truth, say nothing!

Posted by: Di | Mar 29, 2008 9:22:14 PM

What a pathetic article. The Clinton campaign sent out multiple invites to a fundraiser by one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Only the one-sided, jaded press can twist it into a negative. Where was the "Desparate Obama sells Intimate Dinners for $25 Donation To Raise Cash" article? Try being a little less transparent.

Posted by: ufbobby | Mar 29, 2008 11:05:14 PM

Who would not want to go to his concert? In the second place, it is a fundraiser for Hillary.thanks for report.

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