11.   But the state political parties can accept unlimited donations.

12.   Congressional supporters of a soft-money ban say that the unlimited donations have enabled corporations, unions and other special interests to wield undue influence on politicians.

13.   Existing campaign law restricts contributions to candidates, but allows unlimited donations for party building.

14.   He expressed concern that Republicans say they need unlimited donations to stay in power.

15.   He also urged a ban on the unlimited donations to political committees now allowed from corporations, unions and other groups.

16.   He opposed the McCain-Feingold ban on unlimited donations to both parties and independent groups using the funds for television ads close to an election.

17.   He was even quoted recently as saying he favored a ban on unlimited donations to campaigns.

18.   It would allow unlimited donations to the state political parties.

19.   It would ban soft money, or the unlimited party donations by corporations, unions and rich individuals.

20.   Legislation sponsored by Reps. Christopher Shays, R-Conn., and Martin Meehan, D-Mass., would ban unlimited donations to the political parties.