In any case, narrower representation has more power than broader interests. |
Lobbyists do a ton of information gathering work for the legislative process. How could you seriously consider a banking bill without having people in the financial institutions involved? |
Rather than compromise, parties are more likely to stake extreme ground knowing they won't get what they want because it allows them to communicate to voters what they stand for. |
That's the nature of party leaders in two different branches trying to do what's best for their party in their own branch. |
The hot button social issues are really tempting to a candidate in Kentucky because the place is relatively unified on a number of those issues. I would be terribly surprised if candidates didn't give into that temptation this year. |
The public remembers the bad experiences with lobbyists because those cases are prosecuted and publicized. The everyday lobbying activity that helps the system run doesn't come to their attention. |