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US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised a record monthly total of more than $150m (£86m) in September, his campaign says.US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised a record monthly total of more than $150m (£86m) in September, his campaign says.
The figure brought Mr Obama's total fundraising to $605m (£350). The campaign has offered no details so far. The figure brought Mr Obama's total fundraising to $605m. The campaign has offered no details so far.
Mr Obama has opted out of the US campaign public financing system.Mr Obama has opted out of the US campaign public financing system.
Republican candidate John McCain chose to remain in the system. It limits him to $84m for the September-October period, ahead of November's election.Republican candidate John McCain chose to remain in the system. It limits him to $84m for the September-October period, ahead of November's election.
With just 16 days left before the vote, Mr Obama leads Mr McCain in national opinion polls.
The Republican candidate has been trying to shore up support in swing states. On Saturday, he was campaigning in North Carolina and Virginia.