[Swamp Stories] 2. Extorting the People's House
- Author
- Issue One
- Published
- Mon 03 Feb 2020
- Episode Link
- https://the-xray.simplecast.com/episodes/extorting-the-peoples-house-RzM_3GdN
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.
Guests:
- Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL)
- Former Rep. Vic Fazio (D-CA) & Former DCCC Chair
- Issue One Research Director Michael Beckel
More show notes at www.swampstories.org. Follow Issue One on Twitter. Follow Weston Wamp on Twitter.
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