Chapter 828: Discussing State Affairs on the Golf Course
After sending off the relatively unknown lobbyist from the Duncan family, Congressman Landon shook his head with a bitter smile.
It had been an unpleasant lobbying experience—like someone sticking their fingers up his nose and stirring things around, then asking if it felt good.
Whether it felt good or not, it definitely hurt and stung, bringing tears to his eyes—and yet, he couldn’t outright refuse it.
He had worked hard to secure this position, hadn’t even warmed the seat yet, so how could he risk being adjusted out of office by rejecting the Duncan family’s lobbyist?
Congressmen and senators are all members of Congress, but there’s still a significant difference between them.
The difference in numbers alone reflects the disparity in status. There are far fewer senators than representatives, and in major committees, senators tend to have greater representation—even though they all claim equality.
Most importantly, representatives can be quickly replaced. When a party decides to shift its legislative strategy, they can easily swap out representatives without strong political backing.
Cooperative ones get moved to other positions, maybe a state senator somewhere.
Uncooperative ones can be kicked out for almost any reason.