Ahhh, the holidays are upon us. It’s such a wonderful time of year – the season for giving. Washington, DC is no different than any other place this time of year. Generosity fills the air around the Capitol and K Street (where most lobbyists have their offices). In honor of the season of giving, Unity08 has put together the top 10 recipients of lobbyist cash* in 2024. You’ll notice that half of them were voted out of office in the midterm elections. Clearly, voters thought they did a better job representing special interests than their constituents’ interests.
- Rick Santorum (R-PA)
- George Allen (R-VA)
- Conrad Burns (R-MT)
- Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY)
- Bill Nelson (D-FL)
- Tom DeLay (R-TX)
- Mike DeWine (R-OH)
- John Murtha (D-PA)
- Ben Nelson (D-NE)
- Jon Kyl (R-AZ)
What are your thoughts on the role lobbyist money plays in politics today?
*Source: Center for Responsive Politics, “Top Recepients of Lobbyist Donations,” accessed 12.13.06.
