Question

what effects on politics do interest groups have

Answer 1

First of all, do you agree that special interest groups are somewhat equally weighted? How do lobbies and interest groups influence elected politicians and political parties?
Secondly, name a few of the major "players" in the invisible world of interest groups and lobbies that have been in the news lately and appear to have significant influence. Which party do they tend to support?
Finally, Do you believe that there should be additional controls on interest groups ability to lobby and monetarily contribute to politicians? Do you agree with Senator Obama when he told the DNC to no longer take PAC contributions?