Camryn Thompson's AP Gov Blog

1.The Senate 2. The lobbying industry was not as big at the time. 3.It only counted registered lobbyists, but most people do work that is just like lobbying without registering. 4.They have more connections on the issue at hand, and know more about the issue. 5.He does not think that it henders many Congressmen because they find many ways to lobby without registering. 6.Corporate lobbyists get paid more: for every dollar spent by public interest lobbyists, corporate lobbyists spent $34. 7.Congressmen are more likely to work for corporate because they get paid more.

1. Broockman and Kallie found that no one targeted in campaigns are actually persuaded. But, they found that campaign activities can persuade other voters if they have already made their mind up about a candidate. 2. Broockman and Kalla conducted their studies during the special election of 2015 and the election of 2016. 3. With campaigns close to elections, the campaign activities had a negative 1.9 percentage point effect on the American voters. 4. The results from activities months before elections created a persuasive effect of near zero on voters, while activities closer to the election had a major effect on voter's opinions. 5. Primaries are the campaign activities that are most likely to impact voter outcomes. 6. According to Broockman and Kalla's study, canvassing has little to no effect on voter opinion in general elections. 7. Candidates can learn that they can appeal to voters during general elections if they change their positions on certain policies. 8.