It also explains why elders of both parties quietly persuaded the authors of the McCain-Feingold campaign-finance reform bill to remove new limits on the amount wealthy candidates can contribute to their own campaigns.

CNN: The New Rich Man's Club

That's why you've seen groups quietly backing initiatives on the state level and bypassing the hot lights and screaming media in Washington.

CNN: GOP has power where it counts: the states

It was just 'why didn't she go away quietly?

BBC: Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce case 'like being in stocks'