Democratic front runner is in $50,000 a week vacation rental but will campaign in Cleveland, Ohio, this week

Clinton tweeted: 'When you see that you've got CEOs making 300x what the average worker is making, you know the deck is stacked'


She has announced her intention to ‘shuffle the pack’ to help the beleaguered middle classes but when it comes to Hillary Clinton’s own fundraising efforts the deck seems pretty firmly stacked in favor of the rich and powerful.

These exclusive pictures taken by Daily Mail Online show guests arriving at the Water Mill, Long Island home of Selma and Artie Rabin who hosted a fundraiser for Mrs Clinton on Saturday evening. Rabin is an apparel company magnate and the co-owner of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team.

Mrs Clinton arrived first with her entourage in a blacked out SUV that turned out to be by far the most modest car of the day.

While some guests opted for a limousine drop off, a Maserati, a Bentley, a vintage Mercedes worth $150,000, a Jaguar and a Porsche were among the impressive array of luxury cars to roll up at the Rabins' imposing home.

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Glamor: Supermodel Christie Brinkley arrives in her Mercedes G550. Prices for this year's model of the SUV begin at $112,000

Italian style: One guest arrived in a convertible Ferrari 458 Spider and their female guest had the door held open by a member of staff. This season's model starts at $263,553

Quite an arrival: This vintage Mercedes 280SE is valued at around $150,000 - more than three times the average worker's wage - and is seen with another identical vintage Mercedes in front of it

Stylish: The owner of the Mercedes 280SE made the most of the summer sunshine by arriving with the top down for the fundraiser

Not one but two: There were matching vintage open-top Mercedes at the event - and they arrived one after the other

One per cent cars: One pair of guests arrived in a Porsche, made in Germany, (left) while another brought their British-built Jaguar XKR S

Arrival: Hillary Clinton arrived in her trademark 'Scooby Van' with an escort from the Secret Service. Bill arrived separately

Day before: This was her message on Friday, before the event

Guests were then ferried to the door of the property in golf carts – no doubt sparing a fair number of Louboutins and Manolos from the harsh crunch of the gravel driveway.

The conspicuous wealth on display may go some way to explaining why with traditional contributions of more than $47million, the majority from individuals, Clinton has raised far more than other presidential contenders for her own campaign - as opposed to so-called Super PACs, which can raise unlimited amounts from corporations as well as individuals.

According to the Federal Election Commission Jeb Bush's personal campaign has received $11.4million while Bernie Sanders has raised $15.2million.

Guests to the Saturday soiree included senator Cory Booker, designer Donna Karan, comedienne Joy Behar and restaurateur Peter Glazier. Bill Clinton, who arrived separately from his wife, daughter Chelsea and her husband Marc Mezvinsky - from from their Italian vacation - were also there.

Brinkley, 61, was the highest-profile guest. She has not previously endorsed Mrs Clinton, but she did campaign actively in 2000 for Al Gore when he lost the presidential race to George W Bush, going to the 2000 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles to speak for the then vice-president.

According to New York Post’s Page Six Mrs Clinton seemed ‘energetic’ and spoke for 15 minutes about building on the achievements of the past eight years, creating a better life for future generations including her granddaughter Charlotte and testifying before the House Select Committee on Benghazi in October.

Valet parking: Guests who arrived at the fundraiser had their cars valet parked courtesy of staff, who also held doors open

Stylish: Convertibles were the theme of the day at the even on Artie and Selma Rabins' estate in Water Mill, New York, with a convertible Jeep preceding the top-down Maserati

Ultra elite: The Bentley Continental GT Convertible seen here was one of the most expensive cars of the evening. The 2015 model - which manages 14mpg in the city - starts at $223,000

Self-appointed champion of the middle-classes, Mrs Clinton is currently vacationing in the East Hampton hamlet of Amagansett in a $50,000 a week beachfront property.

She and Bill were seen strolling on the Hamptons beach with their pet dogs Tally and Maisie last Friday, enjoying the first day of the two week break which will set them back $100,000 in rent alone.

Chelsea, husband Marc and Mrs Clinton’s granddaughter Charlotte are also expected to spend time in the opulent property that boasts a 50ft swimming pool, lush manicured lawns, private beach access and a spacious and airy interior should the heat of the summer prove too much.

The Clintons rented the four-bedroom home from Republican donor and art collector Andre Nasser and his real estate guru wife, Lois. It is the same mansion that they rented for their summer vacation last year.

Formal dress: Pantsuits were not the order of the night at the Rabins' fundraiser, with summer cocktail dresses and longer gowns, while men went for more casual colors

Summer best: Female guests opted for summer outfits including this white dress (left) and a black mini-dress (right)

Take it easy: Guests were taken inside by golf buggy after valet parking and returned to their cars, thanks to the ample staff on hand for the event

Relax: Vacation time for the Clintons began with a walk for their dogs Tally (with Bill) and Maisie (with Hillary) on the beach outside their house

Magnificent: The home the Clintons are renting is one of the best available for rentals in the Hamptons, with its own grounds, four bedrooms and space for entertaining

The property comes with a modern kitchen that has a breakfast table with six chairs. There is also a separate dining table in the living room, a side area with windows and a lounge for relaxing. A circular drive leads up to the three storey property which has imposing Romanesque columns on the portico.

And while Mrs Clinton may officially be taking a break from the ardors of the campaign trail she has a busy schedule of fundraising and socializing ahead.

On August 30 she will attend a pancake breakfast at the home of investor and venture capitalist, Alan Patricof and wife Susan longtime summer residents of East Hampton and Democratic Party supporters.

After breakfast Mrs Clinton will travel to Southampton for a lunch hosted by designer Tory Burch before travelling back to East Hampton for a Full Moon on the Farm With Hillary Rodham Clinton barbecue at Hilary Leff and entertainment lawyer Elliot Groffman’s home in Northwest Woods.