Andrew E, your stats are meaningless and do not support the conclusion you are hoping people will draw.
Other than Ralph Nader, there is no such thing as an American presidential candidate not "in bed" with corporations.
The truth is that today America is nothing but corporations, the federal government only providing rules for their operations and military muscle to assist them abroad.
None of these candidates is going to greatly change America, that really is not possible without an effort beyond any human being or set of human beings.
But at least Obama is fresh and graceful and intelligent.
Clinton has demonstrated clearly to all why the Right has always loathed her - she is truly an ugly, same-old, same-old politician.
McCain is an unbalanced incompetent. By the way, he was the only candidate deeply involved in a huge, disgraceful corporate scandal with the savings and loan collapse of years ago. He was directly and closely associated with guys who literally stole billions.
Clinton's husband - God, who wants to see that sleaze around Washington again? - is known as the biggest fundraiser in the party. Why do you think that is? He actually used to sell nights at the White House for big contributions.
The cards are stacked against serious change in America: by an 18th century Constitution with many anti-democratic provisions; by a largely unquestioning educational establishment; by everyone's wish to get rich; and, importantly, by the pervasive role of the American Civic Religion.
Anyone who even tried serious change would be met by the same reaction as a rebel to the Borgia clan in early Italy. The situation really is that absolute.
The Kennedy brothers actually thought they had the force of personality and wealth and determination to change American institutions. Look where they ended up.
