Amy Schumer is banking on laughs to raise some money for a House hopeful, hosting a comedy show fundraiser for a Democratic New York candidate.
The “Trainwreck” star will headline a Sunday show on Long Island for Liuba Grechen Shirley, her campaign announced Monday. Grechen Shirley is attempting to unseat 13-term incumbent Rep. Pete KingPeter (Pete) KingOn The Money: 3 million more Americans file for unemployment benefits | Sanders calls for Senate to ‘improve’ House Democrats’ coronavirus bill | Less than 40 percent of small businesses have received emergency coronavirus loans GOP Rep. Pete King to buck party, vote for Democrats’ coronavirus relief bill Bipartisan lawmakers call for Postal Service relief MORE (R) in New York’s 2nd District.
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“Amy Schumer isn’t just a brilliant comedian — she’s also a fierce activist,” Grechen Shirley said in a statement announcing the fundraiser. “From protesting Kavanaugh in Washington, D.C., to campaigning for common-sense gun control, Amy puts it all on the line to demand more from our elected officials — and I’m proud she’s joining our grassroots campaign to flip Long Island blue,” she added.
Tickets to the comedy event run $100, with proceeds benefitting Grechen Shirley’s campaign.
Schumer recently made headlines after becoming one of hundreds of protesters arrested at the Hart Senate Office Building while demonstrating against Brett KavanaughBrett Michael KavanaughGOP senators urge Trump to back off Murkowski threat Judd Gregg: A government in free fall The 7 most anticipated Supreme Court decisions MORE’s Supreme Court nomination earlier this month.
The 37-year-old comedian is a cousin of Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerOvernight Health Care: US showing signs of retreat in battle against COVID-19 | Regeneron begins clinical trials of potential coronavirus antibody treatment | CMS warns nursing homes against seizing residents’ stimulus checks Schumer requests briefing with White House coronavirus task force as cases rise Schumer on Trump’s tweet about 75-year-old protester: He ‘should go back to hiding in the bunker’ MORE (D-N.Y.).
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