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http://news.bostonherald.com/politics/view.bg?articleid=159233 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.”

Ann Marie

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