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by pyre 5737 days ago
Politicians love competition. If there is a bidding war between rival lobbyists, that's a good thing... for the politician.
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Firstly, I was referring to the resulting citizen-facing services being anti-competitive.

Secondly, I disagree. A small handful of would-be suitors is preferable. But a large field would only be possible if the firms were each smaller, which means they have less money for lobbying efforts in general. Which simultaneously means less graft up-front and a less-lucrative position as a lobbyist when your term is up.