Business leaders: We have too much influence on politics Many top U.S. business executives believe major political contributors like themselves wield too much influence, according to a new poll that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is characterizing as "unscientific." The poll of company leaders found that 75 percent of them regard political contributions as "pay to play," according to Financial Advisor. Even more said they would like to see the system reformed. Democratic polling firm Hart Research and Republican pollster American Viewpoint jointly conducted the survey, which was released by the nonprofit Committee for Economic Development. The Chamber went out of its way to… Read More