Just a little example of what we're talking about from TPM Cafe:

From an E-mail conversation between Ralph Reed, former head of the Christian Coalition and a current Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia and Jack Abramoff:

Reed writes:
"Jack, would you be willing to contribute personally to my state chair campaign?  This race is costing me $50-100K, and i'm asking my friends to help."

Abramoff responds:
"Sure. Give me the name of the entity."

Reed deadpans:
"The actual committee is "The Reed Family Retirement and Educational Foundation." It is a 501(c)(3). The address is 200 Bay Drive, Grand Cayman, BCI, R59876."

Abramoff:
"Ha ha ha. Make sure you get me the proper committee name."

After Reed responded with the real name ("Reed for Chairman"), Abramoff wrote:
"Seriously, I'll get you the $10K this week or next from a source which owes me money."

The source that owed Abramoff money?  The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. 

Like to see more?  Check out the exhibits from the Senate investigation.  Ralph Reed's name is all over the exhibits.