Attorney General Greg Abbott has announced that he is running for governor. Media reports indicate he has already a substantive campaign war chest. This suggests that he has a huge advantage over his potential opponents, but it also suggests whose interests he is most attuned to.
The link above gives you an idea who has donated to his campaign so far. Here's additional data:
- Project Vote Smart.
- Ballotpedia.
- Capital Tonight.
- Influence Explorer.
There are more places to get information so surf around.
Abbott has already staked out his positions on different issues - which he has already developed over time as Attorney General. For this week's writing assignment I want you consider what influence campaign contributions might have on either the positions he has taken, or on the fact that Abbott has received these contributions rather than someone else.
To what degree are the issues on the agenda in the state of Texas influenced by the money that flows through the process? Can you offer proof that it does, or evidence that it does not?
You know the rules.
