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Campaign finance study shows incumbents dominate contributions
Common Cause reports 1,896 candidates spent 77.3 million dollars in 1972 primaries and general elections, with most funds from donors giving over 100 dollars. The study notes incumbents largely outspent challengers, and urges government financing of federal elections amid Watergate concerns.
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