Who's "buying off" Austin? It's a hot topic every election season — including this one. But after those big checks are cashed, votes are counted, and politicians are sworn in, the real money comes into play.
More money is spent on lobbying politicians than all donations to candidates and PACs combined. Way, WAY more money.
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