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Ron Paul's Son Raises $433K for Senate Run

Political newcomer borrows dad's tactics in online fundraising

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 22, 2009 12:35 PM CDT

(Newser) – Rand Paul borrowed a page from his dad’s playbook this week, raking in $433,509 in online donations in just 24 hours, reports CQ Politics. That’s may not approach the $6 million “money bomb” Ron Paul managed for his presidential run—or... Read full story »

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