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Another Obama Fundraising Contest: Shooting Hoops with Basketball Greats

By: Ted Johnson
Published: Tue, August 07, 2012, 1:14 PM
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President Obama's reelection campaign is launching another contest, where entrants can have the chance to play in the "Obama Classic" and shoot hoops with "some of the best basketball players alive."

Listed in support are Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Sheryl Swoopes, Carmelo Anthony, with others to be announced.

The campaign is sending emails asking for donations of at leats $3 each, although the contest is open to any entrant.

Obama's campaign has had contests to win tickets to fundraisers at the home of George Clooney and Sarah Jessica Parker, as well as for dinner with Obama. Mitt Romney's campaign also has had contests, including one where the winners had dinner with Romney and Donald Trump.

Posted: Tue, August 07, 2012, 1:08 PM

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