Does Money Really Talk?
Money and politics: the words go together like shoes and socks, rock and roll, milk and cookies. How much does money influence politicians and shape policy? MapLight.org is an ambitious project to "illuminate the connection" between campaign donations and legislators' votes. The website allows you to research the voting records of members of Congress and California state legislators, as well as find out how much they received in campaign donations and who gave them. The "Video Tour" on the homepage provides a quick tutorial on how to most efficiently use the website. Does money talk? Check it out and decide for yourself.
--Rebecca Tapscott
3:24 PM ET | 07- 2-2008 | permalink









