Should Republicans win the House, Senate and White House, then this distinction will be critical should they pursue substantive monetary reform.

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"If there are political events, they are paid for out of campaign funds, " White House spokesman Scott McClellan said, referring to the distinction between public and campaign funds.

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Like the distinction between the Democrats and the Republicans and the White House and Congress seems to be, okay, we'll fund the war, we'll support the troops, we want success, but there can't be a timeline.

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