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At tonight’s fundraiser (his 58^th of the year by one count), it looks like President Obama will have a prime opportunity to discuss the bankruptcy proceeding of MF Global – formerly the company of Obama bundler and Obama’s “Wall Street guy” Jon Corzine. Please see below:

Tonight, Obama Is Attending A Fundraiser At The Home Of Antoinette Bush, A Partner At Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, And Flom. “President Obama returns to the fundraising circuit Monday evening, set to attend a reception at a private Washington residence where event-goers have paid at least $17,900 per person to attend. According to a Democratic National Committee official, the high-dollar fundraiser is being hosted by Dwight Bush, president of Urban Trust Bank, and his wife Antoinette - a partner at the prominent law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, and Flom.” (Alexander Mooney, “Obama Back On The Fundraising Trail,” CNN, 11/7/11)

Jon Corzine’s Failed MF Global Hired Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom For Their Bankruptcy Proceedings. “MF Global has hired restructuring and bankruptcy law firms including Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, said people briefed on the matter but unauthorized to speak publicly.” (Michael J. De La Merced And Ben Protess, “MF Global Said To Be In Deal Talks With Interactive Brokers,” The New York Times’ “Dealbook,” 10/30/11)