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Club Endorsement Should Boost Rubio's Finances

By John McArdle
Roll Call Staff
Nov. 10, 2009, Midnight

After telegraphing its intention for weeks, the Club for Growth on Monday formally endorsed former state Speaker Marco Rubio (R) in Florida’s Senate primary, setting up a marquee showdown with national GOP leaders, who are backing Gov. Charlie Crist.

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