Rep. Mary Bono Mack, R-Palm Springs, is trying to fend off a challenge from Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Springs, in California’s 36th Congressional District.

Published: 30 October 2012 – 07:38 PM

Industry groups, wealthy activists, unions and other interests have pumped almost $10 million worth of independent expenditures into Inland Southern California congressional and legislative races since the June primary, an unprecedented amount that in some cases dwarfs what candidates’ own campaigns have spent.

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