Hollywood stars shell out for Hillary

Hillary Clinton’s record-breaking fundraising haul comes in part from a strong effort by Hollywood stars, who have typically been a cash draw for Democrats over the years. The Democratic front-runner raised $47 million for the second fundraising quarter, more than any other candidate has ever raised during a three-month span. She tripled the haul of her closest competitor, Sen Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and continues to hold a strong lead in the polls.

Hollywood is no stranger to Democratic political fundraising. Several stars tried to come to the rescue ahead of the 2014 midterm elections, where Republicans clobbered Democrats on the way to taking back control of the Senate. Clinton has had strong support from celebrities in the past, especially during her 2008 bid. But now that she’s the clear front-runner, she has less competition for endorsements.