Barack Obama actually said...

The change we need doesn't come from Washington. Change comes to Washington.

The truth is, our earmark system in Washington is fraught with abuse.

I called it legalized bribery, and while it didn't make me the most popular guy in Springfield, I put an end to it.

If you want real change - if you want to shine a bright light into the backrooms of Washington; if you want to replace the special interests...