How does a senate become a senator?

Answer 1

There is a little-known secret regarding house and senate committee assignments. First, you must understand that candidates are chosen by the party leadership. We would like to think that they are chosen based upon their acumen and subject matter knowledge regarding the committee they will be assigned to. Unfortunately, this is not the case.

Yes, their intellectual acumen is sometimes accounted for, however, the deciding factor is based on the "ole bottom dollar". You, "gotta pay to play."

Unfortunately, a member must "buy his or her seat." The candidate must be able to contribute an enormous amount of money to their party's coffers in order to be chosen to a "power committee." Hundreds of thousands of dollars are required.

If you cant raise the money, you'll find yourself on the judiciary committee. Trust me, no one wants to end up their. Its like having to sit at the kids table on Thanksgiving. The adults laugh and enjoy the company of others while indulging themselves on gormet food and getting gloriously drunk on fine wine. All the while, you dine on frozen corn dogs and soda pop. The children ask you a million questions and want to know why you're not sitting with the adults.

If you wanna dine with the adults you better bring your wallet. In effect, you're actually BUYING A SEAT AT THE TABLE. lawmakers who land these spots are expected to raise lots of money, and turn it over to the party, which spreads it around to other members. "Where much is given, much is required,"

For example, the prized Ways and Means committee, which oversees the tax code, is often referred to as a "power committee." Being selected to the sought after Ways and Means Commitee makes a huge difference to lawmakers. After all, the powerful Ways and Means committee determines and sets our tax code. Corporate Interests and lobbyist, provide a steady stream of donations to fund members campaigns.

Lawmakers on the Ways and Means committee raise an extra $250,000 a year compared to the average Congressman. By contrast, the judiciary committee was the worst. Congressmen on that committee raised $182,000 less than the average Congressman.

So next time you see a senator or congressman on the television, remember how they got their position.

Answer 2

This cannot happen. Get your facts straight.

Answer 3

Senators are appointed to committees by the party leadership. Some senators will lobby the leadership to be appointed to the desired committee.

Answer 4

It usually depends on the congressman/woman's prior experience, and current expertise.

Answer 5

A senator is someone who is in the senate. There is no way to "become" the senate.