The finance sector accounts for more than 23 percent of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's total war chest -- more than any other candidate. Notably, Romney has received nearly twice as much as President Barack Obama from the finance, insurance and real estate sector. In total, these interests have contributed about $16 million to all presidential candidates since the race began earlier this year, according to research by the Center for Responsive Politics. » Read More
2012 Presidential Candidate Fundraising Summary
The first 2012 presidential primaries and caucuses may still be months away, but potential contenders are already crisscrossing the country in bids to boost their political profiles and raise money. Presidential candidates are required to file campaign finance reports with the Federal Election Commission each quarter this year, and each month beginning in 2012. Here OpenSecrets.org highlights how the candidates are stacking up in the money chase, as they build massive political war chests to get their messages out to voters. View all the information about the candidates fundraising..More Here.
ROMNEY TOP WALL STREET FUNDRAISER
View more here about these candidates -- and those who dropped out.
