Politics & Government

Obama To Raise Funds in Conn. Next Month

The president is scheduled to attend functions in Westport and Stamford on Aug. 6.

President Barack Obama has scheduled two campaign functions in Fairfield County for early next month, the Connecticut Mirror reports

Obama, , is scheduled to appear in Stamford and Westport on Aug. 6. 

According to the Mirror, festivities will start off in Westport at movie producer Harvey Weinstein's waterfront estate. Admittance to the event costs $35,800 per person. Following the Westport festivities, donors can pay $500 to attend a function in the ballroom at the Stamford Marriot, having the option to get their picture taken with the president for $10,000. 

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In this election cycle, Obama has received $2.9 million from Connecticut donors, while presumptive GOP nominee Gov. Mitt Romney has received $4.8 million, according to The Mirror. 


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