The party contribution rider

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Wouldn't this give the Parties back some power that the SuperPACs have taken from them as of late?

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For the most part, yes. Which is why it has merit with people on both sides of the aisle.

The other "rider" is a minefield, was probably included to sabotage the CRomnibus, and I wouldn't be surprised to see the Republicans restore the provision as a stand-alone bill when they control both houses. It's a bailout program for banks which encourages playing fast and loose with derivatives, and flies in the face of everything conservatives claim to be for.

So a thumbs up for the campaign funding rider and a thumbs down for the banking rider.

I don't see the issue in letting banks use derivatives/swaps to help manage risk. Keep a closer eye on it, but don't push it out completely.

Well, it is. But this oversimplification is important. Its why the tea party are against this. It'll strengthen the establishment.