Lobbyist dinners are low on a politician's list, particularly because at the federal level ethics rules have become so ridiculous about what elected officials a

Lobbyist dinners are low on a politician's list, particularly because at the federal level ethics rules have become so ridiculous about what elected officials and staff can accept as gifts. Much more interesting to a politician is supporting the policies of well-organized trade/association groups that have the power, through their PACs or membership, to invest the resources necessary to make a difference in a campaign.