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Thursday, October 11, 2012  Republican Missouri attorney general candidate Ed Martin is criticizing a campaign contribution received by Democratic incumbent Chris Koster.

Sunday, August 19, 2012  Volunteers with Jefferson City’s Make a Wish Foundation are having a series of fundraising car washes.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Romney tries out new attack in Pennsylvania while Obama raises money in Texas

Thursday, May 10, 2012  Obama heads to Clooney gala fundraiser with gay marriage stance figuring to invigorate backers

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Nomination all but in hand, Mitt Romney turns toward money and GOP reconciliation

Friday, January 13, 2012  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has more than $5 million in his campaign account as he heads into the 2012 elections.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  Obama campaign, Democrats collect $68 million in final 3 months of 2011

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Obama mingles with Hollywood celebrities as he steps up his fundraising

Friday, September 02, 2011  Texas Gov. Perry has fundraising muscle in his home state, but can he woo donors nationally?

Friday, June 24, 2011  Minnesota's Bachmann cranks up political money machine as she starts GOP presidential bid

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Obama to supporters: I understand your frustration over compromises with GOP

Monday, April 04, 2011  President Obama has announced he will seek a second term.

Sunday, March 27, 2011  Big Brothers Big Sisters hosted their largest fundraising event of the year Sunday.

Saturday, January 15, 2011  No honeymoon for new GOP chairman: Wisconsin's Reince Priebus must erase debt, unite party

Monday, August 16, 2010  President Barack Obama is out to make sure his presence pays for Democrats, launching a three-day fundraising trip on Monday in which he will touch nearly every region of the nation and play up his economic agenda.