This is part of the problem. None of his challengers can come close to the amount of money he raises.

There's a sense here of a political machine in operation, that Doolittle 'owned' the people and could hold onto his seat forever. That's how DeLay viewed things, too.

I'm running because I believe we need to bring sunshine on these subjects into Capitol Hill and Congress.

It's really not about the money. It's just about educating yourself.

It is just a miracle. It truly is. The whole project is just an incredible way to get the money to do the work to help people. Everyone enjoys it. It's a fun activity.

They just stood out there in the hot sun and collected the money.