President Bush and the business of fundraising
President Bush returned to the Republican fund-raising circuit Monday after an 11-day hiatus — one of his longest breaks this year — as he campaigns in Iowa for a Republican who is in a tough re-election fight.
...The president's record-breaking campaign-cash drive has reeled in more than $111 million for GOP candidates this year, in 52 appearances. With Monday's travel to Iowa, he adds $225,000 for Nussle to that total with a $100-per-plate picnic at a local fairgrounds, Bush spokesman Scott McClellan said.