Here are the morning’s political ledes from the major papers:

• Associated Press: “Obama Holding Fundraisers in Connecticut”
• New York Times: “Outside Cash in Missouri Race Could Be a National Model”
• Washington Post: “Obama associate got $100,000 fee from affiliate of firm doing business with Iran”
• Wall Street Journal: “Romney Puts Possible Picks to Work”
• Politico: “GOP steers clear of gay marriage issue”
• The Hill: “Santorum organizing convention event to rally support for Romney”