Oh boy, this is going to look bad.

The Republicans may not realize it, but they have an extra point of leverage in the debt ceiling talks: Barack Obama’s birthday.

An extravagant fundraising bash will be held Aug. 3 at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago.

It includes a birthday concert teeming with celebrities and – for couples contributing $35,800 – a private dinner with the president.

All this just one day after the government is scheduled to run out of cash!

The excitement kicks off at 4 pm with a concert that may feature singer Jennifer Hudson and other A-List stars, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

To show that hope and change is for everyone:
A pauper section will be included for those contributing a measly $50…
The general admission ticket is $200, and the more you give, the more you get.
For $1,000, you can sit in the rich people’s area with easy access to alcohol.
And for $10,000 you not only get a great seat, but a photo with The Birthday Boy.