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Money doesn't make a leader

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It's show-me-the-money time in national politics when candidates for federal office are scrambling to beat the clock and bolster their campaign coffers.

By Thursday, federal candidates must release detailed financial reports with the Federal Election Commission. These reports show campaign expenditures, contributions and cash in the bank. They serve as early-money litmus tests to the strength of a campaign and a candidate's chances. The FEC Report can be a tremendous boost to a candidate's potential success or a terrible bust. Sadly, "Citizens United," the disappointing U.S. Supreme...

 

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