The NJ gun lobby remains force to be reckoned in state politics despite drop off in donations
Political Lobbying articles on Democracy Chronicles
Political lobbying is a legal practice of petitioning the government enshrined in the Constitution but has been supersized in the modern era by well-financed lobbies having outsized impact on government decision making. Efforts to highlight and correct the oversized impact that the powerful few have over government will be highlighted in this section. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
Koch’s Nevada Election Spending a Hint of What’s to Come
Koch brothers expand their Nevada election spending with $1.2 million ad buy announced this week
Minority Campaign Donors Are Few and Far Between
Minority campaign donors are being vastly outspent by ‘white, male and right-wing’ donations
State Corporate Political Donation Restrictions Under Threat
Lawsuit seeks to end curbs on state corporate political donation just like Citizens United
Breakdown of Koch Industries PAC Spending in 2016
Koch Industries PAC is spending record amounts to influence government this election cycle
Lifting the Lid on Washington’s Dirty Secrets
New book seeks to expose Washington’s dirty secrets through eyes of an ex-congressman
How the Airline Lobby Finds Success in Washington
The airline lobby has paid dividends for the industry but long term viability is being put at risk
Speak Up About Weapons Makers’ Power
This enormous industry, represented by the NRA, supports a small group of powerful lobbyists who drum up fear of laws that would reduce the weapons corporations’ cash flow. The NRA’s money and the fear of its political power sway many members of Congress.
Signs That Political Party Influence Waning in NJ
Declining donations are worrying sign for candidates watching political party influence decline
Billionaire Elon Musk Lobbying For Solar Subsidies
As solar industry battles for state support, owner Elon Musk lobbying Nevada with deep pockets