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TexasTowelie

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Mon Oct 3, 2016, 08:43 PM Oct 2016

McGinty/Toomey's money race now tops in U.S.

Although the noise of the presidential race is loud and sustained, expect a higher volume soon in Pa.'s U.S. Senate race.

That's because the money pouring into Pennsylvania from outside groups and special interests is now tops in the U.S.A., according to the non-profit watchdog Center for Responsive Politics.

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports the closely-contested Pat Toomey-Katie McGinty battle has so far collected at least $57.5 million in outside dough. And The Washington Post says more is on the way.

The level of incoming money surpasses all other Senate contests and serves as evidence that the Keystone State remains a key to Democratic hopes of winning Senate control.

Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/growls/McGintyToomeys-money-race.html

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McGinty/Toomey's money race now tops in U.S. (Original Post) TexasTowelie Oct 2016 OP
I know BlueInPhilly Oct 2016 #1
This one is close..PA asiliveandbreathe Oct 2016 #2
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