Interest groups will make a substantial political contribution to the candidate it opposed who won.

independent spending by individuals or interest groups on a campaign issue but not directly tied to a particular candidate

individuals who organize to influence the government's programs and policies

running candidates under the interest groups' names.

Interest groups will make a substantial political contribution to the candidate it opposed who won.

an individual employed by an interest group who tries to influence governmental decisions on behalf of that group

the interest-group practice of combining campaign contributions from several individuals into one larger contribution from the group, so as to increase the group's impact on the candidate

providing entertainment (e.g. dinners, golfing, etc.) for elected officials.

influence government to adopt policies favored by the group's membership.

Interest groups will make a substantial political contribution to the candidate it opposed who won.

Interest groups provide politicians with an agenda on which they may run for office.

independent spending by individuals or interest groups on a campaign issue but not directly tied to a particular candidate