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Opponents Criticize Bush War Chest

President Bush has already amassed more than $150 million in campaign funds and is expected to raise much more. Opponents of Bush, including the liberal advocacy group Public Citizen, want to make the sheer size of his funds a campaign issue, noting that much of the contributions come from groups representing corporate interests. NPR's Peter Overby reports.

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Peter Overby has covered Washington power, money, and influence since a foresighted NPR editor created the beat in 1994.
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