Those who have lobbyists are more likely to get what they want …. Those who have more money [to spend on lobbying] are more likely to prevail.
A $5,000 campaign contribution to a member of Congress will hardly get you a thank you these days.
Attacking lobbyists is a good lobbying technique.
Most people working day in and day out do not have the time to come to Washington to look out for their interest. Moreover they don’t know how.
Sometimes Congressmen go to great lengths to avoid having a vote on something. If they vote either way they’re going to make enemies.
