We don't see any trace of that money in the Quebec Liberal Party.

The challenge for federalist politicians today is to find a way to accommodate Quebec's unique character within the Canadian federation.

There is still a sentiment that Quebecers are the spoiled brats of Canadian confederation and that Quebec has everything it wants.

We had it just to have a party, and since we were having a party, we wanted the money to go to a good cause. Now I think the fundraising for CARC is what's really important, it's what's taken over.

It's a lot of money. ... I think it shows that the party is serious about keeping the seat.

Bush raised money up to that level, then stopped and allowed the party to take over the funding of the campaign and the advertising. After that point, public financing in Florida has not really been doing what it was meant to do in the beginning.