Imagine You Are Having a Conversation with a Close Friend

Imagine you are having a conversation with a close friend and they say to you "I do not understand why my member of Congress never listens to me." Being an astute observer of Congress, you can think of many reasons a member might be pressured to ignore your friend. Identify a few interests, people, or industries that members must be aware of when making political decisions on behalf of their constituents. Be sure to explain why these factors matter to members and they might privilege these factors over regular constituent communications from your friend.