Money was arguably a bigger factor in the Californian primaries, held on June 8th, than in any other comparable election.

在6月8日举行的加州初选上，金钱证明是比在其他任何类似的选举中都强有力的因素。

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For decades states have been moving their primaries earlier and earlier in election year in an effort to have more impact on the race.

数十年来，每逢选举年各州都将初选日期逐渐提前，试图以此扩大本州对大选的影响力。

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His record of increased "fees" in the state and problems with the economy also became fodder for the primaries and general election.

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Election laws require candidates to maintain separate fund-raising accounts for the primaries and the general election.

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With a dramatic victory in Ohio, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney graduated from the primaries to the general election.

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