Lobbying describes paid activity in which special interest groups hire well-connected professional advocates, often lawyers, to argue for specific legislation in decision-making bodies such as the United States Congress. Analysts estimate that there are over 100,000 working lobbyists in Washington D.C. who bring in a combined revenue of over $9 billion annually. In 2007 the U.S. Congress passed the “Honest Leadership and Open Government Act” which placed lobbying “cooling off” periods for members of Congress and their staff. Senators and their staff were now prohibited from registering as lobbyists for 1-2 years after they left office.
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Response rates from 360 Boston voters.
80% Yes |
20% No |
72% Yes |
15% No |
5% Yes, and make it a lifetime ban |
5% No, the current two-year ban is sufficient |
3% Yes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 360 Boston voters.
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Unique answers from Boston voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Yes, and ban all forms of capitalist and corporate lobbying. However let other groups, such as advocacy groups, for example, remain.
@8X2YNSZ3yrs3Y
No, but people should not be allowed to lobby if they are receiving taxpayer money for their organization. Anyone should be allowed to advocate for their beliefs with their own money, not with federal funds.
@8Z2BN5F3yrs3Y
Yes, and limit the current lobbying to non corporate entities pursuing public interests.
@8TDCDGV3yrs3Y
No lobbying is a part of politics.
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@8YRCSQD3yrs3Y
Yes, nobody should be able to buy an election.
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