Serious academic studies of the effects of campaign contributions on an elected official's behavior in Congress find very little relationship. What contributions do buy is access to politicians, a valuable commodity considering how busy members of Congress and the executive branch are. Another potential concern is the extent to which wealthy legislators can truly identify with the problems of the individuals they represent.

Political Science Collection

campaign contributions, effect on a legislator's vote, bribery, access to politician, academic studies, little relationship, wealth barrier, understanding problems of constituents, Candidates and Campaigns

American History, American Government and Politics, Civics, Framework for Democracy

Baker, James A. III (Performer), Birnbaum, Jeffrey (Performer), Domhoff, Ph.D., G. William (Performer), Edwards, Mickey (Performer), Jacobson, Ph.D., Gary (Performer), INTELECOM Intelligent Telecommunications (Firm)

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