Interest Groups II: Lobbying.

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Interest Groups II: Lobbying

Quiz Why have interest groups proliferated in recent years? Who were Harry and Louise?

Stages of the Policymaking process Problem definition Agendasetting Legislation Implementation Judicial interpretation

Lobbying in the policymaking process Case study: the AARP Huge membership: Selective incentives Problem definition Studies and research reports Drafting legislation Agendasetting Polls, press releases, press conferences

Lobbying in the policymaking process Informal participation Formal participation (testifying) Astroturf lobbying (generating mail) Demonstrations Going Public (HIAA-Harry and Louise) Giving money to candidates (not all groups do!)

Campaign Finance PACs (Political Action Committees) Must raise money from 50 people (+) Must contribute to at least 5 candidates Maximum $5000 contribution per campaign All public information

Implementation Reacting to proposed rules Informal lobbying The Federal Register Informal lobbying

Interpretation Filing court cases to challenge laws Filing amicus briefs

Lobbying as a bad word… Money buys access Revolving Door grants access Meals, travel and gifts Private bills, contracts, loopholes