There’s a common misconception that when the press reports $millions in lobbying, that means the $millions went to the politicians. Actually $0 of lobbying exp

There’s a common misconception that when the press reports $millions in lobbying, that means the $millions went to the politicians. Actually $0 of lobbying expenses go to politicians. The money is spent on salaries, ads, research, publications, etc. that are used to communicate to the politicians.