Politics

Obama votes early in Chicago hometown

By BEN FELLERAP White House Correspondent CHICAGO (AP) - President Barack Obama has cast his ballot early, returning to his hometown of Chicago to drum up support for early voting. The president says, "all across the country we're seeing a lot of early voting." He says it was "really

Obama votes early in Chicago hometown

By BEN FELLERAP White House Correspondent CHICAGO (AP) - President Barack Obama has cast his ballot early, returning to his hometown of Chicago to drum up support for early voting. The president says, "all across the country we're seeing a lot of early voting." He says it was "really

Presidential election to pass $2B fundraising mark

By BETH FOUHY and JACK GILLUMAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The 2012 presidential contest is expected to cross the $2 billion fundraising mark Thursday. Donations supporting the candidacies of President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney have so far exceeded $1.5 billion

Presidential election hits $2B fundraising mark

By BETH FOUHY and JACK GILLUMAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The 2012 presidential campaign has passed the $2 billion mark in fundraising, fueled by an outpouring of cash from both ordinary citizens and the wealthiest Americans hoping to influence the selection of the country's next