Obama raises almost $15M in Hollywood fundraiser

May 11, 2012 5:17 AM

President Obama set a record by raising nearly $15 million for his campaign at a fundraiser in George Clooney's home, one of two such events he attended Thursday. Bill Whitaker reports on the record-breaking affair.

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