Tail, I bow to your superior knowledge but I can’t help thinking about AOPA USA’s PAC which does exactly what I’m talking about.
It supports “friends” and by definition makes it more difficult for enemies to get re elected.
https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/take-a...tion-committee
AOPA PAC is an integral part of AOPA's efforts to promote the legislative and political interests of all aircraft owners and pilots. AOPA PAC is an independent fund of voluntary, personal contributions. The fund is strictly regulated by the Federal Election Commission and is used by political candidates to defray campaign costs. AOPA PAC is a completely non-partisan entity. Its primary goal is to elect a pro-general aviation majority in Congress.
Under federal law, AOPA is prohibited from giving dues money to candidates for federal office. Therefore, AOPA PAC has been created to identify and contribute money to qualified candidates who weigh the interests of general aviation when considering legislation. In addition to our proven friends in Congress, AOPA PAC works to cultivate new members and candidates who are supportive of the industry.
The AOPA PAC provides members with another collective tool to ensure the needs of general aviation are recognized in Congress. By contributing through AOPA PAC, your dollars are pooled with contributions from other pilots and aircraft owners nationwide. This means that each dollar you give carries far greater weight than if you contributed on your own. By acting through the PAC, you are part of a focused and effective campaign to achieve maximum returns from limited dollars.
By acting through the PAC, AOPA members are part of a focused and effective campaign on behalf of general aviation to achieve maximum returns from limited dollars. The PAC allows us to back our friends in Congress who support us day-to-day in defense of our freedom to fly.
‘’Can you think of any politician standing for re-election who wouldn’t like us to tell the voters why she is a good guy? .....and by definition, wouldn’t like us to support the competitor?
Two seats Tailwheel, and AOPA could have a personal invitation to Morrison or Albanese office any time they want. (well, unlikely, but you get the idea)