Lagging in Fundraising, McCain Reorganizes Staff
Some second-quarter fundraising numbers for presidential candidates are now available. For Republican candidate John McCain, the news is forcing a campaign shakeup.
The Arizona senator is lagging behind his Republican rivals in money raised and in the polls. He said Monday that he will lay off staff and cut the pay of some senior aides.
On the Democratic side, Sen. Barack Obama boasted a stunning $32.5 million this quarter.
Mara Liasson talks about the latest numbers for Republican and Democratic candidates with Robert Siegel.
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