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Rubio Seeks Cash Infusion From Donors Who Backed Bush
The network that helped Bush and his allies break fundraising records is now in play.
GOP Angles to Pick Up Jeb Bush's Generous Donors
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With Jeb Bush's departure from the presidential race on Saturday, a mighty fundraising army scattered. The question the troops face: pick another side or retreat?
Bobbie Kilberg chose quickly. A top Republican fundraiser in Virginia, she got the news of Bush's withdrawal Saturday night over text messages at a dinner. By the next morning, she was giving interviews about her support for Florida Senator Marco Rubio. She used the word “coalesce” twice when describing how the GOP's moderates need to rally behind a single candidate.