Question: How do interest groups impact elections?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answer: Interest groups raise a ton of money in campaign contributions for candidates. This money is used for everything from leasing an office for volunteer staff, to buying airtime for commercials. Having a large staff is important for aiding the GOTV (Get Out The Vote) movement. This is a means of getting supporters, who don’t normally vote, to cast a ballot.

 

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