Night of Fundraising for Obama

By: Associated Press Email

Posted: Fri 6:45 AM, Jun 15, 2012

President Barack Obama and the first lady made a rare joint fundraising appearance at the New York home of actors Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.

Thursday night's intimate dinner banked about $2 million, with 50 people paying $40,000 each.

A second fundraiser in Manhattan featured a performance from singer Mariah Carey.

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Night of Fundraising for Obama

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