Obama Has 5 Fundraisers In 2 Cities In 1 Day

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is embarking on a concentrated one-day fundraising trip, with a stop in his hometown of Chicago and another in Atlanta for a big-draw event with film producer Tyler Perry and performer Cee Lo Green. Obama has been increasing his fundraising pace in preparation for his showdown with a Republican presidential nominee. Obama will attend two fundraisers in Chicago and three in Atlanta. In Atlanta, his campaign's African American Leadership Council is holding a gala at Perry's studio featuring Green's performance. General admission tickets are $500. VIP tickets pricing were out of the ballpark.