SLIDESHOW: Politicos and Gagas Gather for Scarlett Johansson’s Fab Fundraiser (for Scott Stringer)

Colin Campbell — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:48:40 -0400

Last night, Scarlett Johansson used her star power to host a packed fundraiser for Manhattan Borough President and likely mayoral contender Scott Stringer at the Maritime Hotel. In addition to the models and celebrities in attendance, there was also a small army of politicos, including former, current, and aspiring elected officials. Take a look at a tiny selection of those who couldn't resist Ms. Johansson's political party in the slide show on the left.

(Photos via Patrick McMullan Company, Inc.) Scarlett Johansson, Scott Stringer==
SCARLETT JOHANSSON host party in Support of SCOTT STRINGER for Mayor==
The Cabanas, Maritime Hotel, NYC==
April 5, 2012==
Â©Patrick McMullan==
Photo – Nicholas Hunt / PatrickMcMullan.com==
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SCARLETT JOHANSSON host party in Support of SCOTT STRINGER for Mayor==
The Cabanas, Maritime Hotel, NYC==
April 5, 2012==
Â©Patrick McMullan==
Photo – Nicholas Hunt / PatrickMcMullan.com==
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SCARLETT JOHANSSON host party in Support of SCOTT STRINGER for Mayor==
The Cabanas, Maritime Hotel, NYC==
April 5, 2012==
Â©Patrick McMullan==
Photo – Nicholas Hunt / PatrickMcMullan.com==
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“I’m terrible at public speaking, so I wont be running for office any time soon, although Scott and I joked how funny it would be if I decided to run for mayor for 2013 and I just utilized all of this,” Ms. Johansson said as well, gesturing toward her body. “It’s not a bad idea, it’s a good idea for a movie actually.”

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Politicker » SLIDESHOW: Politicos and Gagas Gather for Scarlett Johansson’s Fab Fundraiser (for Scott Stringer)

SLIDESHOW: Politicos and Gagas Gather for Scarlett Johansson’s Fab Fundraiser (for Scott Stringer)