Podcast: How House legislators are forced to raise money for their parties
During their orientation on Capitol Hill, new members of Congress learn about a decades-old tradition often referred to as dialing for dollars, or dues. Political leaders effectively turn newly elected lawmakers into telemarketers — exchanging seats on committees for contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars, and sometimes millions, to the political parties.
Listen at https://www.swampstories.org/episode-2
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| Topics: | Parties, Campaigns, & Elections |