Money in the House provides a compelling look at how the drive to
raise campaign money has come to dominate congressional party
politics. Author Marian Currinder examines the rise of
member-to-member and member-to-party giving as part of a broader
process that encourages ambitious House members to compete for
power by raising money for the party and its candidates. As the
margin between parties in the House has narrowed, the political
environment has become fiercely competitive. Because electoral
success is largely equated with fundraising success, the party that
raises the most money is at a distinct advantage. In addition to
relying on outside interests and individuals for campaign
contributions, the congressional parties increasingly call on their
own members to give for the good of the whole. As a result,
lawmakers must devote ever-increasing amounts of time to
fundraising. The fundraising expectations for members who wish to
advance in the chamber are even higher. By requiring their members
to raise and redistribute tremendous amounts of money in order to
gain power in the chamber, the parties benefit from their members'
ambitious pursuits. Currinder argues that the new 'rule of money'
is fundamentally altering the way House members pursue power and
the way congressional parties define and reward loyalty.
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