For a long time, I assumed that lobbyists pressured legislators to take certain positions in exchange for money or other forms of influence. After watching a f

For a long time, I assumed that lobbyists pressured legislators to take certain positions in exchange for money or other forms of influence. After watching a few documentaries about campaign finance reform, I realized this is only partially true. In reality, it's just as common for legislators to solicit money from lobbyists. In one case I heard of a policymaker leaving a voicemail for a corporate lobbyist that went something along the lines of, "I hear you represent [x liquor company]. I sit on a committee charged with reviewing alcohol-related ads. I was just wondering why I haven't received any contributions from you."