Politics & Government
A Longtime Fan, Derek Kilmer Now Will Use 'Star Wars' to Raise Political Money
The Congressman from Gig Harbor is scheduled to hold two "Star Wars"-themed fundraisers and a "galactic trivia battle," reports The Center for Public Integrity.
Use the force, Derek.
Already a huge fan of "Star Wars," first-term Congressman Derek Kilmer is reportedly using his love of the science fiction film franchise to earn him some political money.
The Center for Public Integrity did a story about how the Washington Democrat is scheduled to hold two "Star Wars"-themed fundraisers this month:
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The merged fundraiser will culminate May 22 in a "galactic trivia battle," with tickets starting at $50 and climbing skyward to $1,000 for political action committees and full trivia teams, according to an invitation. The National Cable and Telecommunications Association's Washington, D.C., headquarters will play host.
Click here to read the full story. It's a great read.
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The force is strong in this one, indeed.
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