I’ve seen this report before but it gets buried under a rock for some reason. It’s totally disgusting and involves both parties.
Massie explained that committee assignments in the House of Representatives are based on how much money GOP members can raise for the National Republican Congressional Committee and Democrats for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
This requirement forces lawmakers to raise more money than they need for re-election campaigns in order to get committee assignments that cover issues of more specific concern to their districts. Among the results is that the desirability of committees becomes based on how much money lobbyists are likely to give to members of the respective panels.
Can you believe this? Where is the Freedom Caucus on this?
More of this disgusting story @ Rep. Thomas Massie Condemns 'Pay-to-Play' Rules in Congress
Massie explained that committee assignments in the House of Representatives are based on how much money GOP members can raise for the National Republican Congressional Committee and Democrats for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
This requirement forces lawmakers to raise more money than they need for re-election campaigns in order to get committee assignments that cover issues of more specific concern to their districts. Among the results is that the desirability of committees becomes based on how much money lobbyists are likely to give to members of the respective panels.
Can you believe this? Where is the Freedom Caucus on this?
More of this disgusting story @ Rep. Thomas Massie Condemns 'Pay-to-Play' Rules in Congress