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Virginia Governor Race Tops $40 Million in 2009 Spending
Virginia's gubernatorial campaigns spent about $40.4 million, not a record. Republican Bob McDonnell spent nearly $23.4 million, outspending Democrat R Creigh Deeds by about $6.4 million. PACs added over $3 million, funded by national party groups. McDonnell led in fundraising all year, with major support from Virginia donors and real estate, construction, and business groups. Deeds drew significant outside contributions and union support, while political committees dominated overall donations. Context notes Obama’s 2008Virginia results and the 2010 GOP gains are cited as background.
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National Party
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Timothy M. Kaine
H. Russell Potts
McDonnell
Barack Obama
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Washington
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