User:Biosthmors/Money and politics in the United States

The interplay between money and politics is a topic of interest in the United States.

Fundraising by politicians

After entering Congress, freshmen Democrats were encouraged by leaders in the party to spend up to four hours daily making fundraising calls. Another hour per day was suggested for events where they could meet in person with potential funders.^[1]

Campaign finance

Political advertising

Example.^[2]

Political action groups

Corruption

Gifts

Jobs for family members.

Revolving door

Stats on frequency of lobbying after congress.

Wealth of legislative branch in relation to service

Trading stocks.

References

^ Eric Lipton (August 10, 2013). "For Freshmen in the House, Seats of Plenty". The New York Times.
^ Lessig 2012, p. 47.

Bibliography

Abramoff, Jack (2011). Capitol Punishment: The Hard Truth About Washington Corruption from America's Most Notorious Lobbyist. WND Books, Incorporated. ISBN 978-1-936488-44-5.
Lessig, Lawrence (2012). Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress—and a Plan to Stop It. Grand Central Publishing. ISBN 978-0-446-57644-4.

[Plenty-1] Eric Lipton (August 10, 2013). "For Freshmen in the House, Seats of Plenty". The New York Times.

[FOOTNOTELessig201247-2] Lessig 2012, p. 47.

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