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Socializing and raising money were the order of the day at the bipartisan Purple Party (Photos by Sher Pruitt)
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By: MATT SCHAFER
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Despite a violent thunderstorm on the evening of Aug. 2, more than 150 people set aside partisan squabbles to raise money for the Human Rights Campaign. Organizers call the first Purple Party — where “red” and “blue” politicos came together — a success, despite the inclement weather that likely kept some elected officials away.
“Even with the bad weather, we had good turnout,” says Charlie Stadtlander, a Purple Party organizer. “We had a 161 people. We’re definitely going to do it again next year.”
Stadtlander said the party was successful in bringing together political operatives from both parties to socialize and raise money for HRC, the nation’s largest gay political group.
The bachelor and bachelorette auction served as the main attraction for the event, with women contenders finding a much stronger reception in the lesbian-heavy crowd. Among the top money raisers were Kim DeSarno, who wowed the crowd by dancing, and Atlanta Police Department LGBT Liaison Darlene Harris. Each raised more than $300.
Stadtlander said the auction, admission fee and other donations at the party raised just under $6,000, meeting the $5,000 to $10,000 goal.
Plans are already beginning for next year’s party.
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