Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Obama Campaign and DNC Raise 70 Million in Third Quarter - continuing the staggering numbers being reported. The Obama campaign raised 42.8 million and the DNC 27.3 million. TheHill.com has more here.

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Herman Cain Rises to Top in Recent Poll - the Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll has Cain on top with 27%, Mitt Romney second with 23% and Texas Governor Rick Perry third with 16%. TPM.com has more here.

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Trade Bills Approved by Congress - the long stalled trade deals with Colombia, South Korea and Panama were approved yesterday in votes in the Senate and House. The Washington Post has more here.

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Some Democrats Favor Balanced Budget Agreement - going into next year's elections, some Democratic members of Congress, especially those facing tough reelection battles are speaking out in support of a BBA. You can read more here.

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Republican Senators to Propose "Real American Jobs Act" - perhaps. as early as today. Senators John McCain (Az.), Rob Portman (Ohio), and Rand Paul (Ky.) will introduce their plan for creating jobs. Politico.com has more here.

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Gaddafi's Son Captured in Battle for Sirte - The National Transitional Council announced Mo'Tassim, who had been the national security adviser, had been captured. Reuters.com has more here.

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