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Romney-Christie Fundraiser Pulls $1.1 Million

By Chris Frates // December 13, 2011 | 12:01 a.m.

Mitt Romney and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie teamed up in Jersey tonight to raise $1.1 million for Romney's presidential campaign. Christie announced the total to the crowd gathered at the Hilton Parsippany, according to a donor in the room.

A general admission ticket to the New Jersey kickoff event cost $500 and a VIP pass to the photo reception ran $2,500. Hosts were on the hook to raise $25,000. Check out the invitation.