His other rivals Joseph Biden, Christopher Dodd, and John Edwards had, after years in the Senate, also developed finance networks.

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For example, Leon Black, a newcomer to the rich list who made his money via leveraged buyouts, has put up money for Democrats Joe Biden and Christopher Dodd, and Republican John McCain.

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John Kerry, Joe Biden, Barbara Boxer and Christopher Dodd think we should have, instead, an ambassador who reflects their popularly repudiated view.

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