And There's Still Not Enough Money For Education In America

Candidates aren't the only ones raising record amounts of cash -- the political parties collect hundreds of millions of dollars each election cycle. The parties may only raise "hard money," which is given by individuals and political action committees and is subject to federal contribution limits. Until November 2002, the parties also could raise unlimited "soft money" from corporations, labor unions and wealthy individuals.



Where does all that money come from? For the answers, view our money profiles for both major parties and for each of their main fundraising committees.

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