The cost of U.S election campaigns has spiraled out of control, to the extent that on average,  representatives spend more than 25% of their time fund-raising. The key interface between lobbyists and Members of Congress is raising funds for elections. The number of registered lobbyists in the United States has more than doubled since 2000; their fees have increased by 100%; and in 2006-7 they spent a staggering $13.5 million per day on campaigning. Over the past six years, lobbyists have spent more than $13 billion. Would it be naive to conclude that the interests whose money they channel into the political process, expect nothing in return?
 
Veteran documentary film-maker, British-born FRANCIS MEGAHY makes a journey of discovery as he tries to answer some questions: who provides the money? What effect does it have? How is it connected to the financing of political campaigns?  And most crucial, is it in the public interest?