Big Money Loves Kansas Rep. Sharice Far More Than GOP Politicos?!?!

The U.S. Chamber of commerce is caught betwixt dueling loyalties as Congress changes hands from the Democratic Party to Republicans.

An overview worth considering . . .

The business group, which typically spends more than any other entity on federal lobbying, has found itself at odds with House Republicans over endorsements of legislation and Democratic candidates in recent years. Months ago, House GOP leaders said they would refuse meetings with the group. 

The local angle . . . 

The Kansas Chamber of Commerce severed its membership with the U.S. Chamber over the national group’s endorsement of Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids in the state’s 3rd District, according to a 2021 report in The Kansas City Star. Davids won reelection by 13 percentage points this year.

The Kansas Chamber declined comment to CQ Roll Call.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

As GOP takes House control, where does Chamber of Commerce stand?

Posted December 22, 2022 at 5:31am The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, once considered especially cozy with Republicans on Capitol Hill, faces friction with the incoming House GOP majority after policy and political rifts. The business group, which typically spends more than any other entity on federal lobbying, has found itself at odds with House Republicans over endorsements of legislation and Democratic candidates in recent years.

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