Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Obama Speaks at DNC Fundraisers in New York City

Update Oct. 21: See the speech to Organizing for America in NYC here and Obama's speech to Wall Streeters here.

Update: Obama to tell the moneymakers attending the fundraisers: Don't fight regulations.
Update: See Obama's speech to Joint Terrorism Task Force agents here.
Obama will speak at two DNC fundraisers in NYC, one at 7:10 pm and the other at 8:20 pm. Democrats need as many democrats to win so that they can keep bickering with each other.
While in New York City, Obama will visit FBI headquarters to thank agents for the arrest of the Denver terrorist suspect, Najibullah Zazi.
At separate events in New York City, the president will raise money both for Bill Owens, a Democrat trying to win a special election in an upstate New York congressional district, and for the Democratic National Committee. The national party fundraising event alone is expected to generate between $2 million to $3 million. MSNBC

Obama's got more fundraising planned:
By week's end, Obama will also go to a New Jersey rally for Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine, who is trying to fend off a tight Republican challenge; visit Boston to raise money for Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, who is up for election in 2010; and travel to a Connecticut fundraiser for Sen. Chris Dodd, who is seeking another term next year. And in one week, Obama will campaign for Democrat R. Creigh Deeds, who is trailing in the race for Virginia governor.

Several factors beyond Obama's control will shape next month's races, but he puts his political standing on the line by investing his own time, and the White House is carefully calculating when he can afford to spare it.

Obama plans a final burst on behalf of candidates right before the Nov. 3 election. AP
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