Obama Coming to Newport Aug. 29

Things are will soon be getting quite presidential in the City-by-the-Sea.

President Barack Obama will be attending an Aug. 29 fundraiser for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in Newport.

POLITICO reported that Obama will headline the fundraiser, which is one of a flurry of big-ticket fundraisers planned before the general election in November.

Obama will also be in Martha’s Vineyard on Aug. 11 and more appearances are likely.

Obama has reportedly appeared at 16 fundraisers for the DCCC in the past campaign cycle.

Though many Democrats in contested districts who are facing tough battles against Republicans don’t want be seen with Obama, his fundraising abilities are desired in general. POLITICO reported that the flurry of fundraising activity in recent months has helped the DCCC stockpile more cash than the National Republican Congressional Committee, with $51 million to their $42.5 million.

While Presidential visits can be exciting for people attending the event, Obama’s presence also tends to bring major traffic issues. Expect parts of the city to be off-limits or difficult to access while the President is here.

The fundraiser is to be held at a private residence and tickets are reportedly $10,000 and up.

We’ll post more details as we get closer to his visit.