Barack Obama in Middletown Friday for his first Democratic fundraiser since 2024 election
The political news site, which had obtained a copy of an invitation, described the event as 'a high-dollar fundraiser' and a 'dinner and discussion,' hosted by Murphy and his wife, Tammy.
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Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic nominee for governor, was also expected to be in attendance, The Hill reported.
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The amount generated from the fundraiser, which was sold out, will be directed to the Democratic National Committee 'as it plans to make significant investments in states like New Jersey in 2025 and beyond,' the publication said, quoting a source.
Contact Asbury Park Press reporter Erik Larsen at elarsen@gannettnj.com.
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