Barack Obama actually said...

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...

Your voices should speak louder than the whispers of lobbyists.