Election 2012: Obama keeps fundraising while preparing for debates

Obama spoke at the first of three fundraisers after another Friday afternoon of debate prep at Democratic National Committee headquarters. He will face off against Romney in Denver on Wednesday.

The afternoon fundraiser at the Capital Hilton drew an estimated 700 guests with tickets starting at US$250.

Tickets for the event at Rockefeller’s home cost US$20,000 per person.

The final fundraiser, back at the Hilton, drew an estimated 200 people who paid US$2,500 or more to attend. The money was set for Obama’s campaign, the Democratic National Committee and state Democratic parties.

“If you guys have written all the checks you can,” Obama told donors at the final event, “go find some friends.”

Copyright 2012 The Associated Press

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