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That $2M is basically "unopposed" though, because it's tough to organize well-funded coalitions against something that slightly affects a large number of people
by mattkrause 5y ago
That $2M is basically "unopposed" though, because it's tough to organize well-funded coalitions against something that slightly affects a large number of people.
- mywittyname 5y agoAlso, politicians are amazingly cheap. Remember reading that Comcast bought of my local representative for $30k. I'm sure politicians with "aligned views" on the matter are even cheaper. There's only 100 senator and 435 house member. Of those, companies only need to buy a few swing votes. $2MM at 30k a pop is 66 votes. If most republicans are on board anyway, that's all they need.
- SilasX 5y agoReally? Has anyone tried a gofundme to hire lobbyists like this parody article suggests? https://www.theonion.com/american-people-hire-high-powered-lobbyist-to-push-inte-1819571821 https://www.theonion.com/american-people-hire-high-powered-l...
- saalweachter 5y agoThat is basically how "grass roots" lobbying works. Someone starts a group - like the ACLU or AU - raises some money, and then uses that to either support themselves while lobbying in Washington or to hire a dedicated lobbyist while they focus on fundraising.