CSPAN2 Key Capitol Hill Hearings January 13, 2014
Documentable influence of large contributor networks on Office Holders comes at the agendasetting stage of the process. Not on final roll call votes. Thats why its hard to do the research. We have tons of exampled evidence of bills being especially kept off, not passed. Its especially the negative power of stopping a bill from moving forward, but also amendments to create special breaks for people. I dont think theres much doubt that this happens. The question is can you document that it doesnt happen in a clean election state. I havent done that work. But i do know that a traditionallyfunded ...