Congresswoman Slaughter Claims Republicans are for Sale

In a weekly radio address, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter of New York stated

"Under Republican guidance, America has truly been put up for sale to the highest bidder." she continued by saying "lobbyists are now writing the bills passed by Congress," she contended. "They have infiltrated every aspect of our government. Their money and donations shape the opinions of corrupt lawmakers in a way that public opinion no longer does."

Here are the facts as provided from opensecrets.org and the Federal Election Commission.


In the last 14 years

1. Democrats have received more money annually from lobbyists by a 6-2 margin

2. Democrats have received 53% of the lobbyist dollars during that time

3. Congresswoman Slaughter has received over $1 million dollars from Political Action

Committees since 1997

(Ms. Slaughter, Political Action Committees do not give money and not expect results from their candidates. In fact it is common for a PAC to hire lobbyists as well.)

The problem of corruption is not partisan. It is an American problem.

The problem of lobbyist influence is a growing problem. It is a long-existing problem. It is a bipartisan problem.

If Congresswoman Slaughter is prepared to play the "higher-moral fiber" card. Then she needs to have a better grasp of recent historical facts.

Where lobbyist Money Went