Matt Gaetz Under Investigation

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(04-08-2021, 10:47 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: What I mean by 50/50 is that when policy decisions were studied, the side with lobbyists spending more money won about 50% of the time, meaning that money spent did not really affect policy outcomes. The reason for this is that throughout the research on money in Congress, it was seen that money doesn't ever really sway opinions. Groups spend money on the officials they are already in agreement with. It doesn't move the needle.

I undersstand. But in light of the former, I can not agree with your last sentence. Imho, it moves the needle quite substantially for people already in agreement get all the financial support for their election.

I mean, of course the NRA won't sponsor democrats as much, but their money will help the pro-gun candidate to win... and then, sure, they don't sway his opinion and don't affect the policy outcome with the right candidate already in place.

Maybe I'm reading that all wrong... but in the end, if money wouldn't make a difference, then why would all those interest groups still spend all that money. There has to be an observable Return of Interest.