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Rick Santorum hopes to sweeten campaign pot with Jelly Belly visit

By Aaron Mehta and Michael Beckel

Rick Santorum's cash-strapped campaign seeks boost from maker of Ronald Reagan's favorite confection.

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"… Jelly Belly Company's factory in Fairfield, Calif., seems a little odd.But Jelly Belly isn’t just any candy maker. The company — best known for making jelly …"

"… sh-strapped campaign, inside the factory, at the conclusion of the speech."Jelly Belly Candy Company looks forward to discussing sugar reform with presidential c …"

"… ts our Fairfield factory on Thursday, March 29," reads a company statement.Jelly Belly has long been tied to Republicans, with President Ronald Reagan ranking as …"

Easter has friends on K Street

By Reity O'Brien

From confectioners to egg cooperatives, a basketful of political influencers press agenda.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jelly Belly":

"… ures an Easter basket centerpiece: the solid chocolate bunny. Candy maker Jelly Belly, meanwhile, still remains one of the few corporations to directly donate m …"