Select an issue that’s important in America today, and choose an interest group that has taken on that issue.

Select an issue that’s important in America today, and choose an interest group that has taken on that issue. What tactics and methods do they use to influence the Congress and the president?

Make sure to include a news article from the last four weeks of this group in action. Do not get sidetracked in discussions about the issue they support. Stay focused on their tactics and methods.

Post by 11:55 pm Eastern Time on Friday, and provide substantive replies to your classmates by 11:55 pm Eastern Time on Sunday. Forum responses should be 300-500 words. Replies should be 150+ words.