Comments on: What's the difference between Democratic and Republican congressmen? $55,000.

What's the difference between Democratic and Republican congressmen? $55,000.

TheOnlyCoolTim — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:48:36 -0800

Want to live it up at the U.S. party conventions and get access to Senators and Congressmen? USA Today has posted the campaign committee price lists:
Democratic Senate and Congress
Republican Senate and Congress

If you've got the dough, you may conveniently request a convention package online from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. The National Republican Congressional Committee and the NRSC have other price lists on their sites, but it seems like the DSCC and DCCC sites keep theirs under wraps.

By: The World Famous

The World Famous — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:29:14 -0800

Well, in fairness, all of the presidential candidates are really, really poor.

By: pompomtom

pompomtom — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:53:24 -0800

That's only because rich people aren't allowed to run.

By: amyms

amyms — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:12:49 -0800

But, how much do the senators and congresspeople charge for bar mitzvah and bridal shower appearances?

By: The World Famous

The World Famous — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:13:56 -0800

That's only because rich people aren't allowed to run. I learned that the hard way when I tried to run for President in 2000.

By: russilwvong

russilwvong — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:54:43 -0800

Huh. In Canada you can join the Laurier Club (Liberal) or the Leader's Circle (Conservative) for a mere $1000/year. Or less. But then US elections are extremely expensive.

By: clearly

clearly — Fri, 02 May 2008 02:38:15 -0800

"House Democrats are offering a "premier package" at the Aug. 25-28 Denver convention that includes a ticket to a party honoring Speaker Nancy Pelosi." In other words, the champagne room featuring Nancy Pelosi.

By: sciurus

sciurus — Fri, 02 May 2008 05:20:20 -0800

It's nice that they give us a price list for how much it costs to purchase access. I wonder if there's a separate one for purchasing influence.

By: ZenMasterThis

ZenMasterThis — Fri, 02 May 2008 06:01:01 -0800

Giving America back to the people. When they're done with it.

By: Dizzy

Dizzy — Fri, 02 May 2008 06:02:09 -0800

I'd like to see the breakdown for hookers, liquor, video and shaving supplies, etc...

By: zach4000

zach4000 — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:22:14 -0800

Wow, the King article is very informative, russilwvong. I too, get caught up in the "More! Better! Democracy thinking. Stop Lobbyists! Streamline the system! I had never thought about *extending* the representatives stay in office as a means of undermining the lobbyist's powers. Thanks!