Just a random example.
http://www.opensecrets.org/revolving/reverse.php
Jim McDermott’s chief of staff (Diane Shust) came directly from the NEA, all 11 other staffers also came from the NEA. Among his top donors are the NEA, Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union, New York Life Insurance, Operating Engineers Union.
You either want to clean up Washington or you don’t, there is no in between.
Don’t get me wrong, I despise unions and never buy anything with such a label. The corruption and unconstitional requirement allow unions to steal money from workers (they call it dues) in order to buy votes. But, many people contribute to organizations involved with other causes and these groups lobby too. Are you telling me, you don’t ever contribute to other groups, ever? NRA?