[M. Thatcher]

You're implying that I resent the wealthy, I'm stating that I don't. I will state that I believe candidates become beholden to wealthy donors and organizers at the expense of the common man.

Who are you, John McCain? American Politics 101: The primary season consists of raising funds and support for the general election. This is the basic test of the depth of a candidate's support. It is measured in DOLLARS.

[JohnnyZ]

This is the basic test of the depth of a candidate's support. It is measured in DOLLARS.

You're missing the point of electoral success. Especially in a presidential race with so much free media, money is #3 or #4, well behind Candidate and Message.