As a matter of fact, every choice presented to you in this game is a real strategy used by lobbyists to gain influence over members of Congress and the legislation they pass or block. Whether or not it is ethical is another issue altogether. Everything from bribing disguised as luxurious business trips to the involvement of Super-PACs (Political Action Committees) keeps money in politics hard to track, and can make it difficult to hold organizations and people on Capitol Hill accountable. For more information on money in politics, visit the websites below:
Center for Responsive Politics