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RICHMOND, Va. — Republican John McCain reversed course Monday and allowed the media into three private fundraisers.
The $10,000-per-ticket reception for the presumptive Republican nominee, the national party and several state parties marked the first time McCain, a champion of open government, had allowed reporters into his fundraisers. The four-term Arizona senator had barred media from such events with little or no explanation.
The event and a $1,000-a-ticket luncheon raised $800,000 for McCain and the GOP.
McCain also held evening fundraisers in Washington and McLean, Va. His campaign said it had raised more than $2 million during the day.
