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Obama raises money in Miami for Democratic Party

President Barack Obama is greeted by Miami Beach, Fla. Mayor Philip Levine upon his arrival on Air Force One at Miami International Airport, Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Miami, Fla. Obama traveled to Miami to raise money for the Democratic National Committee at a pair of events at the homes of well-heeled political donors and tomorrow he will visit the National Hurricane Center to draw attention to preparedness in advance of the annual storm season that formally begins June 1. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama is greeted by Miami Beach, Fla. Mayor Philip Levine upon his arrival on Air Force One at Miami International Airport, Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Miami, Fla. Obama traveled to Miami to raise money for the Democratic National Committee at a pair of events at the homes of well-heeled political donors and tomorrow he will visit the National Hurricane Center to draw attention to preparedness in advance of the annual storm season that formally begins June 1. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

By Associated Press 1 min read

MIAMI (AP) – President Barack Obama is in South Florida to raise money for the Democratic Party for the 2016 presidential race.

Obama was attending two fundraisers Wednesday at the Miami homes of supporters who raised thousands of dollars to help re-elect him in 2012.

About 30 supporters contributed up to $33,400 apiece to attend the first event. It was billed as a round-table at the home of mortgage broker Joe Falk and was closed to news media coverage.

Obama was delivering formal remarks later at the home of developer Stephen Bittel and his wife, Sabine. About 60 people contributed up to $33,400 each to attend.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are seeking the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination.