Independent interest groups report hefty fundraising for September
Source: washington post
Independent interest groups supporting President Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, reported Friday that September brought some of their best fundraising, driven by enthusiasm from wealthy donors on both sides of the political divide.
The pro-Obama group Priorities USA Action raised $15.2 million last month, more than any month yet, according to a spokeswoman for the group. The pro-Romney group Restore Our Future reported raising $14.9 million last month in a federal filing, close to a record.
The donations to support Romney include $2 million from Texas home builder Bob Perry, who has given a total of $10.8 million to the group and an additional $6.5 million to American Crossroads, which supports Republicans including Romney.
Two businessmen gave $1 million each to Restore Our Future: Missouri contractor Stanley Herzog and Robert McNair, the owner of the Houston Texans football team. A firm controlled by billionaire energy investor William Koch also gave $1 million, bringing the total donations linked to him to $4 million.
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