Do contributions influence the votes of legislators? Are they a waste of money? How can the impact of contributions be maximized?
2007-06-25 15:56:37 · 4 answers · asked by aNa G 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
The more money the Lobbyist gives to a campaign, the more the candidate owes the Lobbyist. Especially in introducing and passing laws to favor that Lobby.
2007-06-26 04:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because lobbying works. People and their opinions are fickle. Interest groups can run ads that denounce a candidate and increase the chances of their opponent winning. Interest groups dangle the money to do this in front of politicians like a carrot, and the politicians have a choice of getting on board or facing opposition from the candidate that takes the bait.
2016-05-20 03:47:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sometimes influence them, but much much less than most people think. After all, it's not like contributors are going to give to the opposition, which is, after all, the opposition.
2007-06-25 16:14:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they didn't influence them them wouldn't bribe, er I mean contribute to them.
2007-06-25 16:30:57 · answer #4 · answered by barry c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋