Lobbyists are one part of the battle. What is far more important is the simple fact that Congressmen and Senators have to spend so much of their time raising funds for their next election. The lobbyists supply that money in large chunks.
Bribery should be illegal but somehow when it is called campaign "contributions" that makes it alright.
Bribery should be illegal but somehow when it is called campaign "contributions" that makes it alright.