Obama pulls in $2M for reelection campaign at NY fundraiser

With 60 people in attendance who each paid $35,800 a plate, the event pulled in $2,148,000 for his reelection campaign, according to FOX News Channel.

The president didn't mention his plan to tax the rich - at least not in front of reporters. But he did allude to the controversy around his plan, The Journal reported.

"We're already hearing the moans and groans of the other side," he said.

"The fact you are present here tonight is something that is hugely encouraging to me."

Earlier in the day, Obama proposed a $3.6 trillion deficit reduction package, much of which would come from higher taxes on families earning over $250,000.

The fundraiser was held at the Upper East Side home of Jane Hartley - CEO of the Observatory Group LLC, an economic and political advisory firm - and Ralph Schlosstein, president and CEO of the investment banking firm Evercore Partners Inc.