Electioneering

Interest groups work not only to inform politicians and assist with political strategy to get their causes heard; they also often engage in electioneering. Special interest groups are an important part of campaign funding for presidential and Congressional elections.

How do PACs decide to support candidates? Review the list to see the criteria many use when deciding where to spend their money.

Common Cause is a special interest group devoted to organizing citizens to act against special favors for corporate PACs on Capitol Hill. Visit the Common Cause website to learn more about their activities and how they work to influence Congress.

How does an organization like Common Cause influence Congress?

They go public by exposing abuses, organizing letter-writing and email campaigns, providing media releases, and other grass-roots methods to connect voters with the issues.