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In politics, money can’t always buy you love

But in short race, wealth aids Pagliuca

Senator Herb Kohl spent about $4 million of his own money in 1988 to win his seat. Senator Herb Kohl spent about $4 million of his own money in 1988 to win his seat.
By Brian C. Mooney
Globe Staff / October 3, 2009

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If Stephen Pagliuca manages to win the special election for Edward M. Kennedy’s seat, the Celtics co-owner will not be the only NBA owner to spend a chunk of his personal fortune to become a United States senator. (Full article: 1017 words)

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