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In funds, Bush was clear victor He raised four times as much as Gore during Florida recount 07/28/2002 Associated Press WASHINGTON - When the 2000 presidential election ended in a virtual deadlock, George W. Bush quickly raised nearly $14 million for the Florida recount fight, taking in money so quickly it surprised even his own staff. "I think we were a little bit stunned by the amount we received," said Benjamin Ginsberg, a Bush attorney for the recount. According to documents filed by Mr. Bush, the campaign took in $13.8 million, most of it through donations of $5,000 or...