Those cost and are not very effective. Lobbyists create paper trails and must follow rules. A more efficient strategy is to hire the friends and family members of influential people.
"Everything is aboveboard, the lobbyists we hired are just that good."
Recently, a Picasso sold at auction for $150k. Recently, a Hunter Biden painting reportedly sold for $500k.
Nothing to see here, he’s just a really great artist. Coming off his fantastic career as a Ukrainian energy guru.