(Community Matters) Big day in Austin. Barack’s senior adviser and very close friend, Valerie Jarret plus Paul Tewes, DNC General Election Campaign Director, were in for 3 fundraisers this afternoon. About 60 supporters gathered at the Headliners for an extended campaign update. A brief happy hour for Generation Obama and Texans for Obama with Paul. Then, a dinner for 30ish with Valerie & Paul at Kirk & Amy Rudy’s home.
I had a few chances to talk with Valerie and Paul separately. Most memorable conversation with Valerie about how extraordinarily bright Barack is and how Warren Buffet, Robert Rubin, Paul Volcker and other economic heavy weights have all confided in her astonishment with Barack’s ability to grasp the facts and help them assimilate their, sometimes, competing ideas on how to address current economic challenges.
With Paul, discussed his recent visits to battle ground states, especially his observation of unstoppable momentum in Florida, where he spent the last week.
It’s late. Trying to wait up for Steven who’s returning from Phoenix and flying to Toronto in the morning. Busy morning of EF meetings, then getting ready for our debate watch fundraiser. good night,
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