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In addition to the new political players spending millions to persuade voters, there are the lobbyists in Washington D.C. working around the clock to win the votes of elected officials. Lobbyists are derided and blamed for advancing the interests of the powerful over the will of the American public. As a candidate in the presidential primary, President Obama railed against the influence of lobbyists, mounting an effective attack against Hillary Clinton as a friend of special interests who accepted campaign donations in return for votes. A new documentary, The Best Government Money Can Buy, goes beyond the standard criticism and delves into the world of lobbying. The film is filled with interviews with lobbyists and the watchdogs who work to curb their influence. It offers an overview of the incredible powers lobbyists wield, the piles of money at their disposal, and, uniquely, what they themselves have to say about all of it. The Best Government Money Can Buy, written and directed by Francis Megahy, offers a rare inside glimpse into the role of the K-Street taste-makers and a solid overview of the problems with lobbyists.

GUEST: Francis Megahy, veteran documentary film maker, and the writer and director of The Best Government Money can Buy

Find out more about the film at www.thebestgovernmentmoneycanbuy.com.