Obama Hits Fundraiser Before Bush Library Event

A day before sharing the stage with his Republican predecessor, President Obama raised money for Democrats at a supporter’s sprawling home in Texas, the AP reports.

“Even as he sought to build up his party on Wednesday, Obama hinted at a more bipartisan tone set to envelop Dallas on Thursday, when the Obamas attend the dedication ceremony for former President George W. Bush’s presidential library. He vigorously defended the Republican whose record as president he derided in both of his presidential campaigns.”

First Read: “Meanwhile, are we the only ones surprised that Obama decided to hit a fundraiser in Dallas last night… It’s an odd tone.”