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Wealthy elites bankroll Dem Senate candidate who has repeatedly touted 'grassroots' campaign

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, the Democratic Senate candidate who went viral last month for releasing an ad that said "f--- Trump," has received millions in campaign donations from figures with corporate or political backgrounds despite pledging to run a primarily grassroots-funded race.On a debate stage against her challengers, Stratton told audiences earlier this month that her donations separate her from the crowd of other candidates and has posted on social media that her supporters are a "grassroots, people-powered movement.""One key policy plan that distinguishes me — and there are...