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BET co-founder, Dem donor Johnson backs McDonnell (BOB LEWIS, July 20, 2009, AP)

A billionaire co-founder of television's Black Entertainment Television network and an important Democratic donor is endorsing Republican Bob McDonnell for governor.

Sheila Johnson of The Plains was the second-largest individual donor to Governor Tim Kaine and a benefactor to Democrats Mark Warner and Jim Webb. She arranged an appearance with McDonnell in Richmond Monday afternoon.