Brit’s Pub
All day there have been private parties at Brit’s Pub here in Minneapolis. I know because I’ve been holed up for much of that time working at a Caribou Coffee next door, where there is a free wireless connection. The velvet rope is out, the security guards are stationed, and there’s a sign that says “private” out front. Earlier today one of the barristas said that he’d seen Laura Bush go inside.
According to our database, most of these events appear to be delegation parties sponsored by AT&T. A few minutes ago I walked over and asked if I could enter–there’s a party right now for the Georgia delegation. No, I was told–this is a private party, and “not even press are allowed.” I can’t have any way of knowing what they are doing in there, but it certainly seems all the worse that it’s so hush hush.
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Beneficiary: congressional candidate, lawmaker, or entity which collects funds raised at party
Host: person who is hosting party-often, but not always, a registered federal lobbyist
Venue Name: where the party is
Entertainment Type: type of gathering, such as "breakfast," "ski trip," "bowling"
Other Lawmakers Mentioned: lawmakers mentioned on invitation who are used as a draw for the event
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