Martin Wisckol

Orange County Register

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Just before China's Vice President Xi arrived in Los Angeles, the President of the United States was raising campaign money in Newport Beach.

Obama's Trip to the 'Red' OC

Just before China's Vice President Xi arrived in Los Angeles, the President of the United States was raising campaign money in Newport Beach.

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