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Easley holds major lead in cash race
By EMMA BURGIN AND ARENDELL CARLTON | October 27Gov. Mike Easley is not only beating challenger Patrick Ballantine in the polls but also has been able to out-finance his opponent at an incredible rate. Easley, according to third-quarter campaign finance reports, raised a total of $7.7 million throughout his bid for a second term. Ballantine raised only $4.2 million during the first three quarters of the race. The reports also show that Easley has spent $7.3 million to date, while Ballantine has used more than $4 million.
