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Taking down House Speaker Kevin McCarthy paid off for his Republican enemies. Six of the eight GOP lawmakers who joined Democrats to oust the former speaker saw an increase in small-dollar donations from the third to fourth quarter of last year, according to a Politico analysis of campaign finance disclosures. And ringleader Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) enjoyed the biggest boost. “As the only Republican in Congress who refuses all lobbyist and PAC donations, we are humbled and honored by the support we have received from across the country,” Gaetz said in a statement. “And we hope folks keep giving!…

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