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Founders, CEOs help Walker shatter political fundraising record

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By Dani Maxwell - email

MADISON (WKOW) -- Embattled Governor Scott Walker gets help from a few big names.

Donors helped Walker shatter Wisconsin's political fundraising record as he faces a recall election this spring. Campaign finance reports filed Monday show Walker raised a record $13.1 million between January 18 and last week.

Among his top benefactors are Diane M. Hendricks, founder of Beloit-based American Builders and Contractors Supply Company; Sheldon Adelson, CEO of the Las Vegas Sands Casino; and Richard DeVos, owner of the Orlando Magic basketball team and co-founder of the Amway Corporation.

Five other donors gave Walker $100,000 each.

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