Lobbying 101 What is Lobbying? Lobbying, quite simply, is:
noun 1.an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer. 2.a large public room or hall adjacent to a legislative chamber. 3.a group of persons who work or conduct a campaign to influence members of a legislature to vote according to the group’s special interest. verb (used without object) 4.to solicit or try to influence the votes of members of a legislative body. verb (used with object) 5.to try to influence the actions of (public officials, esp. legislators). 6.to urge or procure the passage of (a bill), by lobbying.
Many people with whom I correspond on forums and message boards profess to hate lobbyists and “special interests” and their influence in state and national government. However, anyone who has signed a petition, been involved in a demonstration, paid union dues, or written a letter to a legislator has been involved in lobbying. Like it or not.
Legislators are incredibly busy people. And, as a result many do not get the chance to hear what the people want from their government. That’s where the lobbyist comes...
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