http://diigo.com/0d269
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Self-Funded Candidates Experiencing Spotty Success in 2010 - OpenSecrets Blog | OpenSecrets
- While still a relatively small fraternity, there is no shortage of candidates this election cycle who are willing to pump hundreds of thousands -- even millions of dollars -- into their own campaigns.Together, self-financing candidates have already spent tens of millions of dollars on federal-level political races. A candidate's personal wealth is not, however, even close to guarantee of political success in 2010.
