Contribution Quote by John McCain

Washington's a cesspool of money.

— Stewart Udall

When I arrived in Washington I witnessed firsthand the corrupting influence of money in our politics.

— Dean Phillips

$100,000 donors buy access to Congress and the White House. We believe it's long past time to clean up Washington.

— William J. Clinton

Money has too big an influence on our politics in Washington and somehow we need to do something about that.

— James Hansen

We need to get big money out of Washington.

— Conner Eldridge

You've got to just follow the money [in Washington]. You see it. There's no countervailing power.

— Robert Reich

There's really a fundamental political corruption problem that put Washington completely out of touch with the people.

— Cal Cunningham

Washington is a pool of money surrounded by people who want some.

— David Brinkley

Washington is a city of money. It's a flood of money.

— Mark Shields

It is past time to hold Washington accountable for runaway, wasteful spending that is fueling inflation and endangering our nation's future.

— Katie Britt

Washington knows how to spend money.

— Kevin Brady

Washington is dominated by big money.

— Bernie Sanders