How about switch political parties?  Well, that is exactly what a former North Carolina state representative did in 2003.

In a federal court on Tuesday, Michael Decker pleaded guilty to accepting $50,000 in exchange for switching political parties and supporting an unnamed "particular candidate" for House Speaker.  The switch, in which Decker changed from a Republican to a Democrat, turned a bare Republican majority in the House into a 60-60 tie, enabling House Speaker Jim Black (D) to retain power.

Decker had been a member of the Republican Party for 18 years prior to the switch, and promptly rejoined the GOP after the legislative session.  He was later defeated in the 2004 election and could now face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

However, North Carolina Republicans are justifiably displeased with Decker's plea.  Despite involvement in Decker's switch, Black continues to serve as House Speaker, a fact that "sickens" party chairman Ferrell Blount.  Though Black has not been charged with a crime, all signs point to him as the "particular candidate" that Decker supported.