Fundraising Loopholes Allow Lobbyists to “Honor” Lawmakers at the Conventions
Publication: Congressional Quarterly Politics
Emily Cadei
August 26, 2008
The Democratic and Republican national conventions have long been the targets of big spending by corporations and interest groups looking to grab a piece of the political action. But they are also a rich target of opportunity for elected officials and candidates looking to pad their campaign wallets. And thanks to a loophole in the 2007 lobbying and ethics law, they also provide a channel for lobbyists to host fundraising events for individual lawmakers.
