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Jobless Guy Who Didn't Campaign Wins SC Primary

Alphabet helped, says Democratic chief

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 9, 2010 5:51 AM CDT

(Newser) – Alvin Greene's surprise victory in South Carolina's Democratic Senate primary has left much of the state asking: "Who?" The 32-year-old unemployed Army veteran had no campaign funds and no website but still managed to defeat former judge Vic Rawl, and will now be running... Read full story »

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