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Wal-Mart heir gives $300,000 to Obama super PAC
The super PAC backing President Obama raised $15 million last month, including $300,000 from Samuel Rawlings Walton, an heir to Wal-Mart, a traditional Republican-leaning organization.
Romney has $55M cash advantage
With two weeks before election day, Mitt Romney's team has $55 million more than President Obama's in the bank, according to new filings detailing the campaigns and parties' fiscal standing as of October 1.With two weeks before election day, Mitt Romney's team has nearly 50 percent more in the bank than President Obama – an advantage of $55 million – according to new filings detailing the campaigns' and parties' fiscal standing as of October 1.
Absent Rep. Jackson surfaces, asks supporters for patience
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been undergoing treatment for bipolar depression, told supporters this weekend in an automated phone call that he is "healing," but is not yet ready to return to work and asked for patience from his suburban Chicago constituents.
Utah newspaper endorses Obama over Romney
One of Utah's largest newspapers, located in the heart of Mormon country, has endorsed President Obama over Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
Pro-Obama super PAC to bring back Bain attacks
A super PAC that has spent more than $35 million to promote President Obama's re-election campaign is renewing its efforts to hit Republican challenger Mitt Romney over his time at Bain Capital, according to a memo released Saturday.
Obama cites gains in housing market, urges Congress to help homeowners
President Obama said an improving housing market would be even better if Congress would act on his proposals to provide more assistance for underwater homeowners.
Lee Iacocca, who backed Democrats in 2004 and 2008, endorses Mitt Romney
Retired auto executive Lee Iacocca, credited with saving Chrysler in the 1980s, has endorsed Mitt Romney.
Dick Morris predicts an Obama-Iran 'October surprise'
Political guru Dick Morris predicted Saturday that the White House will announce an "October surprise" — a deal with Iran over nuclear inspections before the Nov. 6 election.
Fox News poll: Romney leads in Florida, trails in Ohio
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has seized momentum in the key swing state of Florida but still trails President Obama in Ohio, according to a poll released Friday.
Gallup: Americans say Obama won second presidential debate
More than half of Americans think President Obama rebounded from a lackluster debate performance earlier this month to beat Republican challenger Mitt Romney in Tuesday's presidential debate, according to a survey released Friday.
Obama's campaign grows to nearly 1,000 employees
The Obama campaign's staff grew to an army of just under 1,000, an increase of 10 percent over the last month, records showed Friday.
Obama bundlers brought $40M+ last quarter
At least $180 million of the money President Obama — and likely much more — has raised has been collected by 758 "bundlers" who collect money from wealthy friends and associates, and who the campaign closely monitors and honors for their efforts.
Gingrich confidant paid hundreds of thousands after candidate dropped out
The super PAC formed to back the ill-fated bid of Newt Gingrich has paid a longtime friend of the former House speaker hundreds of thousands of dollars, including long after the political action committee no longer had a purpose.
Romney super PAC raised $17 million in September
The super PAC backing GOP nominee Mitt Romney raised $15 million last month while spending almost nothing, leaving $17 million in the bank as of October 1. It has spent $11 million since that time, filings showed Friday.
Romney doubles up Obama with biggest donors
GOP nominee Mitt Romney raised twice as much from wealthy donors giving $10,000 or more to a high-donor fund last month, records showed Friday, even though President Obama and the Democrats out-raised Mr. Romney and the Republicans overall for the month.
