More campaign contributions are funneled through K Street than anywhere else. Never underestimate the impact that has on any politician or party.

Again, when the state can decide which persons or entities can have access those state employees who write or vote on laws and regulations, then the state can also decide that only the party inner-circle or faithful have that right. This is an "all or nothing" issue, because any restriction can lead to total elimination.

Just thinking we are "smart enough" to insure that won't happen is folly.