Shocker: Senators Who Want War Get More “Defense” Lobby Money

According to Wired and other sources, the senators who voted “Yea” on the resolution to allow the use of military force in Syria receive 83% MORE in “defense” lobby campaign donations. This is just another example of the massive influence of the special interest groups in the military industrial complex. The resolution passed through committee in the senate with a vote of 10 to 7 where it now awaits full senate approval.  Sen. John McCain has the push for the attack, at least when he wasn’t playing online poker…

Media Reports:

Wired: Senators Authorizing Syria Strike Got More Defense Cash Than Lawmakers Voting No

The Guardian: War games: McCain caught playing poker on iPhone during Syria debate

The New York Times: Obama Stymied in Bid to Rally World Leaders on Syria Strike

The Daily Mail: Senators who backed Syria resolution got 83 per cent more defense lobby money  than those who voted against it, campaign finance numbers show

Article contributed by Benjamin Rogers of IndianaPolitico