Because interest groups cannot target all the senators and representatives in Congress, they first target those lawmakers who:
a. oppose their views and need to be brought around to the other side.
b. are most likely to consider introducing or sponsoring legislation.
c. have constituents who can telephone and email their legislators.
d. have wealthy donors who will put pressure on the legislators to change their votes.
b. are most likely to consider introducing or sponsoring legislation.
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