S&P and other credit rating firms wield as much political clout as financial

Colombia collects millions, even as politicians are linked to brazen cartels and paramilitary groups

Fundraising dips, ad buys plummet in first election after campaign reform

Profiles of the top organizational donors in 2003 and 2004

Profiles of the top industry donors in 2003 and 2004

County party organizations shying away from federal activities

National parties ship millions to Alaska, Florida and California

Fundraising ahead of 2001 pace as new law provides opportunities and challenges

National parties transferred millions of dollars to state party committees

Democrats outraised GOP in the states, but have little to show for it