Matt Damon Pulls Out of Weiner Fundraiser

But he still supports embattled congressman
By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff
Posted Jun 8, 2011 2:59 AM CDT
Matt Damon Pulls Out of Weiner Fundraiser
Actor Matt Damon attends the 6th annual Made In NY awards at Gracie Mansion in New York City earlier this week.   (Getty Images)

Matt Damon has decided that now isn't a great time to hold a fundraiser for Anthony Weiner. Damon was scheduled to host a fete for the congressman later this month with prices ranging up to $10,000 a head. The actor says the party is now on ice, although he's still standing by Weiner, reports the New York Daily News. "Look, I really support his politics," he tells New York magazine. "Anybody who fights for the working class and the middle class, I’ll help in any way I can." (More Matt Damon stories.)

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