A gaggle of comedians are signing on for the newest Zoom name to learn Kamala Harris‘ presidential marketing campaign, with Ben Stiller, Jason Bateman, Cecily Sturdy and D.L. Hughley amongst these signed as much as take part.
The Monday night occasion, to start out at 8 p.m. ET, was impressed by a collection of digital calls which have raised enormous sums for the Harris marketing campaign because it was launched in July 21. A White Dudes for Harris name on Monday raised greater than $4 million, and featured celebrities together with Jeff Bridges and Joseph Gordon Levitt, and political figures together with Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC).
Additionally on that decision was Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), who mentioned that he was impressed to achieve out to associates and contacts within the comedy world for a standup-oriented digital occasion. He mentioned that he reached out to Dani Zoldan, proprietor of Stand Up New York, and producer Jamie Patricof to prepare the occasion.
Additionally scheduled for the occasion, per the invite, are Patton Oswalt, Kathy Griffin, Jon Hamm, Kathryn Hahn, Ed Helms, John Stamos. Max Greenfield, Tom Arnold, Matt Pal, Lake Bell, Rosie O’Donnell, Craig Robinson, Tom Lennon, Trae Crowder, Danny Zuker, Maz Jobrani, Lisa Ann Walter, David Koechner, Nick Offerman, Tim Heidecker and Chris Messina, with extra names anticipated to be added.
The occasion might be free however, like different pro-Harris Zoom calls, there might be a name for contributions, to go to the Harris marketing campaign, in addition to to prepare volunteers.
Swalwell mentioned that the occasion displays what he sees as new vibes on the Democratic aspect. He mentioned that “President Biden so graciously stepping apart and passing the torch has simply energized so many individuals.”
Harris “likes to have enjoyable, and a part of who she is is her nice snigger,” he mentioned.
He additionally steered that the White Dudes occasion, with greater than $4 million raised, is a “very excessive bar.” “We definitely see that as a problem,” he mentioned.
