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Sen · 07-02-2003, 11:37 AM

I would say they typically have a good deal of influence with their state legislatures for 2 reasons.

1. Most state legislators are trying to advance some kind of political career, whether it be further elected office, or lobbying, etc. Since the Senator is near, if not the top, of the food chain in the state, it's important to keep them happy. Being on the good side of one of your Senators can go a long way in a number of areas.

2. States rely on a TON of Federal money for any number of things. If a Senator wants to play hardball on an issue, they can trim money from various Federal programs that may be a pet project of people in the State Legislature.

07-02-2003, 11:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
Sen Insane Location: Midwest	I would say they typically have a good deal of influence with their state legislatures for 2 reasons. 1. Most state legislators are trying to advance some kind of political career, whether it be further elected office, or lobbying, etc. Since the Senator is near, if not the top, of the food chain in the state, it's important to keep them happy. Being on the good side of one of your Senators can go a long way in a number of areas. 2. States rely on a TON of Federal money for any number of things. If a Senator wants to play hardball on an issue, they can trim money from various Federal programs that may be a pet project of people in the State Legislature. __________________ "I want to announce my presence with authority!" "You want to what?" "I want to announce my presence with authority!!"