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GOP Doubles Democrats' Staff Spending In Virginia Governors Race

The state's Republican Party is looking to claim its first statewide office in eight years.
Posted at 8:56 PM, Nov 06, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-06 20:56:33-05

The Republican National Committee is showing its commitment to winning statewide elections through its efforts in the Virginia governors race. Democrats there spent $1.5 million to hire 40 people, whereas Republicans spent $3 million to hire 80. And the extra commitment makes sense: Republicans haven't won a statewide race in Virginia in eight years.

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