Political parties today are nothing more than pawns for big corporations. It amazes me how people that are in uncompetitive races feel a need to raise $20M from big business to run against nobody. Why anyone would be a registred member of one today is beyond me.
Anybody that believes corporations aren't getting something in return for their money is a moron.
This is how elections should be funded. Bill Bradley, Bob Kerry, Warren Rudman and Alan Simpson have a great organization.
http://www.just6dollars.org/