Interest Group Ads
The Power of Campaign Commercials. One of the most powerful techniques that interest groups use to educate the public and influence voters is campaign commercials. […]
Articles by USGOPO
Political Consulting
FRQ #1, Concept Application. The following passage is a commentary from Washington Monthly. “[T]he campaign consulting industry has conned an entire class of donors […]
Congress and Lobbyists
All in the Family. The word “lobbyist” has a negative connotation in American politics. A lobbyist is simply a professional persuader who tries to get […]
Obama’s Turkey Day Jokes
Terrible. Obama exercised his power to pardon turkeys one final time last week and granted clemency to turkeys Tater and Tot. He has set a […]
Interest Groups & Media
Multiple Choice. Here are some of the scenario-style questions meant to replicate real-life situations in government and politics: 1. A Washington-based reporter has spoken to […]