Because McCain-Feingold really put the kabosh on money in politics. Obama raising $750 million showed just how serious Democrats were about dirty money in politics. Notice how the editorial boards and other liberals are stone silent now on CFR? Remember when Republicans had the money advantage and McCain worked feverishly to help destroy that.
Here is what needs to be in any election bill:
1. Public financing all elections.
2. Picture IDs required to vote.
3. Glean election rolls to eliminate duplicate names, dead people and ex-cons and convicted criminals who have lost their right to vote.
4. Investigate ACORN, all its subsidiaries and affiliates and funding for fraud, misappropriation of funds, malfeasance, coersion and RICO provisions.