Ted Cruz backs AOC's call for a lifetime ban on lobbying by former Congressjerks

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@sqlrob

How do we fix it without opening a bigger can of worms?

Eliminate lobbyists completely.

@sqlrob

But freedom of association and right to petition the government

There’s nothing in either of those two concepts that says you have to get paid. If you’re doing political activity without pay, you’re not a lobbyist.

If you are doing political activity at a high level without pay, you are rich. Also not a good solution.