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Santorum's caucus victory not translating into cash in Minnesota

Minnesota's leading Republican donors have contributed more to his rivals than they have to Rick Santorum's presidential campaign. Santorum supporters say it shows their candidate's strength lies in reaching grassroots conservatives, rather than party leaders.
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Minnesota's leading Republican donors have contributed more to his rivals than they have to Rick Santorum's presidential campaign. Santorum supporters say it shows their candidate's strength lies in reaching grassroots conservatives, rather than party leaders.

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