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Emanuel Doubles War Chest To $4 Million

Emanuel Doubles War Chest To $4 Million
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CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 10: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks to guests about combating youth violence at a luncheon April 10, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. According to published reports Chicago has had 79 murders in 2013. Twenty-seven of the victims have been under 21-years-old, the most recent victim was fourteen-year-old Michael Orozco who died April 7, from two gunshot wounds to his chest. A 17 and a 19-year-old are in custody for Orozco's murder. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

In a clear message to future opponents, Mayor Rahm Emanuel sharply ramped up his fundraising in the last quarter and now has $4.025 million in the bank — twice what he had in March.

According to sources close to Mr. Emanuel, his Citizens for Rahm Emanuel Committee pulled in $2.2 million in the quarter ended June 30. He spent almost none of it, instead adding the receipts to the $1.908 million he had in March.

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