So, what really controls the agenda in American politics? What really causes things to happen – or not happen – in our federal government?
If I said “money” you probably wouldn’t feel your socks being knocked off. Of course, money. Right? It’s those damn campaign contributions!
Well, wait a minute. Not THAT money. That kind of money drives campaigns. What drives AGENDAS is entirely different. It’s budgets. Budgets are how we set and advance priorities. And because taxpayer dollars are dear, and deserve to be stewarded faithfully, we need to know just what’s in the way of decision-makers using those dollars to advance our own priorities.
In the video below, I share a little bit of what my former boss in the US House of Representatives used to teach to constituents all over his district. It was an important lesson that helped countless folks understand just how difficult a task really lies ahead of us.
And it’s an extremely valuable reminder to advocates. Especially in times like this when all the news is about averting a government shutdown!
Watch below, and let me know what questions you have so I can keep pushing out longer form videos like this one to answer them.
p.s. If I could make this video better for you in just one way, what would it be? Send me a note to luke@partofthepossible.com if you have a suggestion!
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