Interest Group- Common Cause
With the Two Party system in the U.S. you sometimes have to pick and choose which values you prioritize. While this seems like a bit of a cop out it is unfortunately the norm. For the sake of getting votes politicians have been known to adopt aspects of other parties calling it "equal representation" for the people who may be less naturally inclined to vote for them. This is were interest groups come into play. Essentially an interest group is exactly what it sounds like, an organization that advocates for a group of interests or in some cases one "special interest". To give an example of a special interest group everyone has surely heard of look towards the NRA ( National Rifle Association ) who advocates for the freedom of unrestricted ownership of firearms. While this group has characteristically right leaning traits let's take a look at something more middle ground that's all to relevant. Common Cause . You may not have heard of this particular g...