Interest Groups Often Hire Former Government Employees or Former Members $\bold{except}$

Multiple Choice

Interest groups often hire former government employees or former members of Congress as lobbyists for all of the following reasons $\bold{except}$

A) the lobbyists "know their way around Washington."
B) these individuals often retain friendships with former colleagues.
C) the groups cannot possibly be effective if they do not hire these people.
D) these lobbyists often have expert knowledge.
E) these lobbyists often understand the regulatory process.