Obama’s Swiss Backers

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The Obama campaign’s Swiss backers will gather to raise money today in Geneva. Charles Adams, a lawyer based in Geneva, and Matthew Barzum, former ambassador to Sweden and Obama’s national finance chairman, will host the fundraiser.

The Biggest Myth of 2012

Column: It’s the idea that liberal donors don’t ask for anything in return
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I don’t know whether President Obama or Mitt Romney will win on November 6, but I do know what the MSNBC talking heads will say in the event that Obama loses.

The Fame Monster

Column: Celebrity endorsements are all Obama has left
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The few remaining skeptics of the idea that there is an American ruling class—comprising the perversely overcompensated men and women in finance, law, media, and entertainment who through a bizarre, osmotic alchemy determine the boundaries of social and political correctness—need only glance at the president’s schedule.

Off His Game

Obama Hobnobs with cronies, tells false story, and seats common folk in back of room at $15 million Hollywood fundraiser
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White House pool reporter Jackie Calmes of the New York Times said President Obama was “off his game” at the $40,000-a-plate fundraiser held last night at movie star George Clooney’s Hollywood mansion, according to reports.

Katzenberg Cohosts $10M Obama Fundraiser

Under SEC investigation for studio's dealings with China
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DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg, whose company is under investigation for allegedly bribing Chinese officials in a deal orchestrated by the White House, will host cohost a May 10 fundraiser for President Obama expected to raise $10 million.