Now the big money can start rolling in.
We've been discussing interest groups and lobbying, as well as the tendency of lobbying groups to hire ex-members of Congress. Here's proof from The Hill:
Several lawmakers who went down in defeat on election night could find a second act in Washington as lobbyists.
Many
Blue Dogs, the ever-shrinking centrist Democratic faction in the House,
lost their reelection bids, but their brand is strong on K Street.
Lobby firms prize the conservative-leaning Democrats for their
reputation as dealmakers who can get results.
Ivan Adler, a principal at the McCormick Group, said lawmakers with
bipartisan credentials go for top dollar in the influence industry.
As we discussed in class - this helps sub-governments to form and is part of the revolving door in national government.
FYI: "Blue Dogs" refers to members of the Blue Dog Coalition. We mentioned them in 2306. A subspecies of the Yellow Dog Democrat, these were Democrats who would rather vote for a yellow dog than a Republican. Blue Dogs are Yellow Dogs who've been strangled by the liberal leadership of the national Democratic Party. Most Blue Dogs Democrats are now Republicans.
