"Democrats always complained that that was unfair."

Not all Democrats...many merely pointed out HOW the Republicans got all that money in the past and 'suggested' that certain types of contributions should be restricted. *smile*

If the Republicans had seen any hope of getting over $200,000,000 in grassroots contributions this election, they would have seen nothing at all wrong with it. They got enough money & air-time to make whatever points they wanted, anyway. $83 million does get you noticed.