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Maher Gives $1M to Obama Super PAC

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Fund raised only $58K in January.

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It's no surprise that comedian and talk-show host Bill Maher is supporting President Obama's reelection campaign, but it's a bit of a shock that he has $1 million to donate—especially when he hasn't exactly been kind to super PACs. During a live stand-up show Thursday, Maher, who's railed against the GOP candidates nonstop, said he would give the money to Priorities USA Action. The pro-Obama super PAC needs the help, as a report filed this week to the Federal Election Committee show that the group only raised $58,815 in January.

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