2007-01-25 08:31:00 · 12 answers · asked by flip dug 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Because the corporations, special interest grpoups and lobbyists donate to the candidates, PACS, 527s and national party committees in huge quantities. The representatives fail to represent the constituents because they are forced to follow the party line and pay back their contributors.
In the world of politics contributors are more valuable than constituents. Besides when only 40% of the population votes, and 80% of the vote is along predetermined partylines there is a statistically small percentage of undecided voteres to worry about angering.
2007-01-25 08:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because there lobbyists put a lot of money into their pockets. Politics is just like any other business, its really all about profits. Lobbyist and interests group pay big money to make sure their best interest are looked after and Representatives are all looking to cash in. I shouldnt say all but a lot of them have their hand out and are looking to get paid. Nothing is free.
2007-01-25 08:41:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lobbyists and Interest groups are made up of their constituents. Plus, the idea behind these groups is that they represent a significant portion of the constituency, thus, by listening to them our elected officials ARE listening to us. At least, that is the theory. In reality, they listen so they get stuff for free...
2007-01-25 08:47:47 · answer #3 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because the bottom line in politics today, is money. It is money that gets you into office, and money that keeps your there. To put it bluntly, the lobbyists and special interests groups bring a lot more to the table than us humble constituents. I had hoped, with all the talk of campaign finance reform, that this would change. But sadly, the bills that were approved were little more than smoke and mirrors with the end result that nothing has changed.
2016-03-29 02:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many constituents don't vote, but all lobbyists, interest groups etc. donate money. It always comes down to the $$$.
2007-01-25 08:43:51 · answer #5 · answered by thomas_melton4451 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because, while the Representatives and Senators buy our votes with promises, their votes are being bought by lobbyists.
2007-01-25 08:36:08 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle Remus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they want to pay for any thing then they go to lobbyists. They get perks based on each one.
2007-01-25 08:41:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
because they have the power and the money. And In a way our representatives are corrupt and can talk from both sides of their mouth.
2007-01-25 08:41:07 · answer #8 · answered by mike 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they (lobbyiest) buy them (congressmen and women) dinner, gifts, take them golf, fishing, hunting, exotic places, and then get them a hooker (in news recently). and many other things while we civilian just nag nag nag and tell them that they are not doing the job (which is true). So if you were them (congress) who would likely go to bed with after a day? (nagging wife (us) or beautiful girlfriend (lobbyiest) that caters to your need at everymoment and time).
2007-01-25 08:46:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they have more monetary clout. They just say what they need to get voted in, then forget us.
2007-01-25 08:52:44 · answer #10 · answered by Kadidnt 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋