The New York Times has a report in today's edition delightfully headlined "The Like-Minded Line Up for a 9/11 Film." Excerpt:
With full Hollywood trappings - a red carpet, klieg lights and dozens of photographers - nearly 800 members of the capital's Democratic leadership turned out for the official premiere of the film, which opened on Wednesday here and in New York."This is where I wanted to have the main premiere because this is where the change has to take place,'' said Mr. Moore, dressed for the occasion in a black suit and gray sneakers. "I want this country back in the hands of the majority - the majority that did not vote for Mr. Bush."
Mr. Moore said he hoped the film might encourage people who had not voted in a presidential election before to do so this year.
"It's my personal aim that Bush is removed from the White House,'' he said. "But if the movie can inspire a few of the 50 percent of Americans who do not vote to get involved and be engaged then that is important."
The guest list, liberally sprinkled with members of Congress, political consultants and lobbyists, tipped decidedly to one side of the aisle. It included Richard Ben-Veniste, a member of the commission investigating the Sept. 11 attacks; Paul Begala, a political adviser in the Clinton White House; Representative Rahm Emanuel of Illinois, a former Clinton aide; Senator Tom Daschle of South Dakota, the minority leader; and Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic national chairman.
Senator Bob Graham of Florida said, "There might be half of the Democratic Senate here."
So, did Daschle attend the official premiere of "Fahrenheit 9/11"?
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