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Governor Romney continues streak of cash for Republican Governor Candidates...
PORTLAND Ore. - Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney brought more than kind words for Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron Saxton at a weekend fundraiser. He brought a $500,000 check.
Saxton said the donation sent a message to local donors that national Republican strategists think he can win.
“We watched the numbers, and the gap has closed,” said Romney, referring to the recent Saxton-commissioned poll.
Romney, who may seek the presidency in 2008, also appeared at a fundraiser at the Benson Hotel that Saxton aides said raised $115,000. About 90 people paid between $500 and $1,500 to attend.
Kulongoski’s campaign manager, Jim Ross, said the contribution “shows how important this race is on the national level.”
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