• Political candidates raise large sums of cash in single events • Nantucket Island in Massachusetts is a popular fundraising spot • Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs raised $15 million in her 2022 campaign

There’s a quote attributed to noted bank robber Willie Sutton, who was asked why he robbed banks.

“Because that’s where the money is,” he replied.

It’s not surprising that the same mantra exists for political candidates seeking to scoop up large amounts of cash in single events. For many, that means Nantucket Island in Massachusetts.

That’s where Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs was earlier this week for a fundraiser for her reelection campaign, where $1,000 got you in the door as a “supporter.” A $2,800 contribution made you a “sponsor.”

And for $5,500 — the maximum an Arizona candidate

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