What fundraising problem? Obama campaign hints that August may have been his best month to date.

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Obama's Fundraising Machine Still Rolling as Campaign Stays Coy

By Jonathan D. Salant

Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Barack Obama may be playing possum.

John McCain's campaign is boasting about a surge in fundraising following his pick of running mate Sarah Palin, a swell of cash that his campaign says has eroded the money advantage Obama once enjoyed.

The Illinois senator's campaign hasn't done much to refute the notion its financial edge may be shrinking. So far, though, Obama's aides privately say they're keeping a low profile so donors don't get complacent, suggesting that August contributions -- to be disclosed next week -- will top February's one-month record of $55 million. And Palin, while energizing Republicans, has also motivated Democratic donors.

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