Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Obama Heads West For Fund Raising - seven campaign fundraisers will take place over a several day period. Yesterday, supporters paid $35,800 per couple. The campaign is expected to raise several million combined with the events scheduled. Reuters.com has more here.

The NY Times has a good read here on how small donors are not contributing at the same level as they did in the 2008 election you can read here.

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Senate To Vote On Continuing Resolution Today - needed to keep the government running from October 1 through mid November. Not surprisingly, major differences exist between the Democratic controlled Senate and the Republican dominated House on this extension. TPM.com has more here.

Meanwhile, the partisan bickering continues with no signs of compromise emerging. CNN.com has a good read here.

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Will A Third Party candidate Emerge in 2012? - a good question and one many are asking considering the gridlock in Washington. Matt Miller has a good read in The Washington Post here.

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States Angle For GOP 2012 Primary Dates - October 1 is the deadline for state to set their primaries with the Republican National Committee and the usual maneuvering is taking place as states battle for position of importance in the Republican primary calendar. Politico.com has more here.

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Democratic Leaders Oppose Pending Trade Deals - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calf.) will oppose trade deals with Panama, Colombia and South Korea. Even though President Obama is in favor of passing the stalled trade agreements. TheHill.com has more here.

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