Lobbyist+Controversy+Video+&+Questions

Go to this link and watch the video clip: [|__http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/video/blog/2008/05/what_do_lobbyists_do.html__]


 * Answer these questions regarding the video:

Preview Questions: **

1. What is a lobbyist? 2. How do people try to influence their lawmakers?

**Video Questions: ** 1. Paul Miller argues that people who donated money to Barack Obama's campaign are the same as people who hire lobbyists? Do you agree? Why or why not? 2. Obama and McCain have distanced themselves from lobbyists during the campaign. Why are they doing this? Do you think they will reject lobbyists if elected? 3. Why are lobbyists always involved in campaigns and governing? Why is it so hard for politicians to ignore them?