Politicians Rushing for Fraternity and Sorority PAC Money

[SOM]

Who knew? First I have ever heard of it.

"Being a member of a collegiate Greek letter society may literally pay off if you run for political office.

Of late, the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee has become a financial force for candidates who "champion Greek issues." During the past three election cycles, the Fraternity and Sorority PAC has raised more than $1 million and donated $611,000 to candidates running for federal political offices, according to research by the Center for Responsive Politics. "....
http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2011...pac-money.html

[Amy Kates]

I am a member of the PAC, and donate every year. I also had the privilege of lobbying in Washington DC on behalf of the PAC this spring.