Lobbyists and the Campaign
White House for Sale – this site “allows you to follow the campaign money
trail.”
"Can Lobbyists Affect the Outcome of an Election" - PBS; scroll down for additional links
The Center for Responsive Politics – tracks the amount of money given by lobbyists to each candidate
Federal Election Commission – provides a list of all contributions. Click into the interactive map, click on a candidates name and then choose a zip code. This will provide a list of donor names and employer and occupation.
Health Care
Lobbying and the Health Sector – from the New England Journal of Medicine
Lobbying and Health Care – from United Business Media
National Rifle Association
Articles from the New York Times – impact of NRA on presidential candidates
Does the NRA Influence Federal Elections
The NRA and Senator Obama – articles articulate NRA position on the election of Senators Obama and Biden
Comparison of Senator Biden and Governor Palin
McCain and Lobbyists
McCain’s Economic Policy Shaped by Lobbyist - MSNBC
Telecom Lobbyists Tied to McCain – article from USA Today
Anti Lobbyist Advised by Lobbyists – article from the Washington Post on John McCain
McCain’s Lobbyists Friends Rally Round Their Man – from ABCNews
A Lobbying Labyrinth – from the New York Times
Obama and Lobbyists
Lobbyists Give to Obama Campaign – from Rollcall
Obama is Tied to Lobbyists, but Boasts About Not Taking Money – article in USA Today
Obama’s Lobbyist Connection – Newsweek
Obama on McCain’s Lobbyists – You Tube video
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