Monday, February 5, 2007

Streisand Donates to Clinton/Obama/Edwards

Barbara Streisand has donated the maximum allowable amount for an individual, $2300, to the 3 leading Democratic Candidates, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards.

Streisand donated to all 3 because she wanted to see the front runners have "the financial backing they need to be competitive during this process."

She also said she was excited with the field of Democrat candidates, and looked forward to a lively primary campaign where important issues can be discussed.

Streisand reserved the right to donate to other candidates as the campaign goes on.

Barbara Streisand is a friend of the Clinton's and has previously donated to Hillary's Senate camapign in New York.