The interplay between money and politics is a topic of interest in the United States.
Fundraising by politicians edit
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 edit
Political advertising edit
Example.[2]
Political action groups edit
Corruption edit
Gifts edit
Jobs for family members.
Revolving door edit
Stats on frequency of lobbying after congress.
Wealth of legislative branch in relation to service edit
Trading stocks.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Eric Lipton (August 10, 2013). "For Freshmen in the House, Seats of Plenty". The New York Times.
- ^ Lessig 2012, p. 47.
Bibliography edit
- 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.