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Obama mines Silicon Valley
David Gura May 22, 2012
Hollywood isn't the only place in California with lots of campaign money. The Bay Area also has many deep pocket donors -- especially in the Silicon Valley, the home of many tech billionaires.
Pollster: Romney favored as candidate to fix the economy
Frank Newport May 17, 2012
According to Gallup, Mitt Romney currently has the edge on Barack Obama on who Americans think will do a better job on the U.S. economy. Obama also has to worry about the perceptions of his own wealth.
Which candidate can better steer the economy?
Frank Newport May 17, 2012
Gallup's latest polls reveal which presidential candidate Americans believe can best fix the U.S. economy.
Private equity and the campaign
David Gura May 17, 2012
Here's a topic you'll hear a lot about in the general election: private equity. And you can thank one of Mitt Romney's Republican opponents for that.
A fundraising boost from same-sex marriage
Nancy Marshall-Genzer May 24, 2012
President Obama's shift on same-sex marriage might have opened the door to more fundraising.
President Obama returns to Hollywood
Sarah Gardner May 10, 2012
The president seeks more Hollywood cash now that GOP challenger Mitt Romney is cutting into his Wall Street donations.
Gay rights got two wins today
Kai Ryssdal May 9, 2012
President Obama came out in favor of gay marriage today, and the executive director of the Family Equality Council rung the New York Stock Exchange's closing bell.
President Obama speaks on Afghanistan drawdown
Jeremy Hobson May 2, 2012
America's role in the war in Afghanistan is winding down, according to President Obama, who gave a speech in Kabul, Afghanistan last night.
It's the economy, stupid... right?
Patrick Anderson Apr 25, 2012
Commentator and economist Patrick Anderson puts that theory to the test.
Wall Street turning cold shoulder to Obama
David Gura Apr 24, 2012
In 2008, bankers and traders were among Obama's big donors. This year, many are now embracing Romney.
