Sorry, but I have a prior engagement and will be unable to attend.

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A Republican candidate for a local office, who ran unopposed in the February 2, 2010 primary, will be unopposed in the November election; the Democrats have no candidate to run against him.

Today I open the mail and find an invitation to attend a fundraiser for this unopposed candidate.

Now, just how much darned money does it take to win a race when you are the only horse on the track?

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