In this case, MONEY. Chao's father is well connected and very wealthy. McConnell is a grifter with one desire...get rich. He spent his time in the Senate practicing that low key, southern gentleman routine. He loves sitting on that fence where he can swing votes one way or another. He has no allegiance to either the the Ds or Rs. He's not a patriot. As long as his bank accounts are being filled he's Mr. Steady As She Goes.

because the CPP has deep roots everywhere ...