Election 2012: Romney tops Obama in fundraising in May

Click to View in Browser 06/7/2012 Romney tops Obama in fundraising in May WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Mitt Romney's presidential campaign significantly outpaced Democratic President Barack Obama in fundraising last month, a sign that the challenger could at least match the incumbent in the overall race for campaign cash. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush rules out VP bid MIAMI (Reuters) - Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush on Thursday ruled out any chance he will be the Republican Party's vice presidential nominee this year and suggested he might have missed his best chance to run for president. Analysis: Romney, Obama see little benefit in euro zone talk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The festering economic crisis in Europe could help determine the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, but don't expect President Barack Obama or his Republican rival, Mitt Romney, to spend much time talking about it. Republicans attack Obama over glitzy fundraisers SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - As President Barack Obama began a West Coast fundraising tour on Wednesday to raise millions for his re-election campaign, Republicans seized on the glitzy events to paint him as out of touch with Americans struggling with economic distress. Bill Clinton becomes Romney's favorite surrogate for Obama WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One of the top unanswered questions of the 2008 presidential campaign has come roaring back: What's Bill Clinton thinking? Wisconsin recall raises warning flags for Obama WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's recall victory raised numerous warning flags for President Barack Obama and his fellow Democrats, who badly flunked the first big political test of the 2012 campaign. Analysis: Conservatives used tactics of the left in Wisconsin win MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Activists with the conservative Tea Party movement say they owe a lot to their schooling in left-wing community organizing tactics for the historic Republican victory over the Democrats and their union allies in the Wisconsin recall election. California voters reject raising tobacco tax SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California voters narrowly rejected a ballot measure that would have added a $1 tax to a pack of cigarettes in the state's primary election Tuesday, an outcome observers attributed to a $47 million ad blitz by the tobacco industry. Obama fundraising tops $60 million in May WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies together hauled in more than $60 million for his re-election campaign in May, a large jump as he struggles to maintain a fundraising edge against Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Romney, Republicans raise $76.8 million in May WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and Republican groups raised more than $76.8 million in May, his campaign said on Thursday, topping the $60 million President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies hauled in. Related Video Scott Walker survives Wisconsin recall Al Qaeda's second-ranking leader dead: White House Tales from the Trail Deborah Charles Census info at your fingertips Eric Johnson Obama campaign TV spot hits Romney as governor The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend