But Sanford had to battle against his own past indiscretions and a well-financed campaign mounted by Colbert Busch in which she outraised her Republican rival.
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On top of this, the Obama campaign has been significantly outraised.
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In a series of emails sent to supporters, key members of his staff and even the President himself have declared that they are going to be outraised and outspent.
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