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Article: Record Haul for Deeds, but McDonnell Has More in Bank
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- The Washington Post
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- September 16, 2009
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R. Creigh Deeds, the Democratic candidate for Virginia governor,
raised half a million dollars more than his Republican opponent in
July and August, collecting more over the two-month period than any
other gubernatorial candidate in state history.
But Republican Robert F. McDonnell, who did not have a primary
opponent, has more money in the bank -- $5.8 million, compared
with Deeds's nearly $4.4 million -- as the candidates enter the
final 50 days before the Nov. 3 election. McDonnell also received
money from more than 6,200 donors, nearly 2,800 more than Deeds.
Despite a recession that both sides have said has dampened
political giving, this year's gubernatorial race is on track to ...
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