The 2012 presidential election is already underway, with candidates — be them official or not — criss-crossing the country in early efforts to woo prospective supporters.

The Center for Responsive Politics today launched an early incarnation of what will soon grow into a massive section within OpenSecrets.org that tracks how 2012 presidential candidates are fueling their campaigns with cash.

In this section, you’ll today find key biographical, political and financial information about notable politicos who’ve already formalized their presidential bids, are considering doing so or who considered — and declined. Convenient links to original OpenSecrets Blog articles about the 2012 presidential race are also provided.

Later this year, the section will brim with data and information about 2012 presidential candidates. (Tour OpenSecrets.org’s 2008 presidential section for a taste of what you’ll soon see.)

In the meantime, OpenSecrets.org’s 2012 presidential section will be rapidly updated with new information as candidates jump in and out of the running. Be sure to check back frequently.



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