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Johnson emphasizes funding strength for general election, while James shifts focus to Democrats
Republican gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson highlights his financial resources, including $30 million of personal funding and $5 million reserved for general election ads, contrasting with primary opponent John James's reported $1.4 million cash on hand. James focuses on criticizing the Democratic ticket and securing support for the general election, while Johnson claims he is the strongest candidate to defeat Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson.
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