Obama arrives in Chicago, will meet with campaign advisers

President Obama on Saturday arrived in Chicago, where he convened with campaign advisers.

Hours after his opponent Mitt Romney tapped Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) as his running mate, Obama headed straight for campaign headquarters in the Windy City.

"The president will have his regular weekly political meeting with staff at his Chicago campaign headquarters," Jen Psaki, a spokesperson for the campaign told reporters.

Before heading to Chicago on Saturday, Obama did not take questions from reporters on Ryan's selection. A pool report indicated that there would be no coverage of the meeting.

Obama is scheduled to attend fundraisers in his hometown on Sunday, including one in the backyard of his home. The fundraising events will also mark his 51st birthday, which the president celebrated last Saturday in Washington.

Emails from first lady Michelle Obama urged supporters to sign a card for the president and contribute to his campaign. Obama celebrated his 50th birthday in Chicago as well, holding a fundraising event where musician Jennifer Hudson sang "Happy Birthday."

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