INSIDE THE BELTWAY: In political campaigns money talks - or does it? The issues speak louder than dollar signs

Those of us in the lobbying business (now politely translating into ’public affairs’) may be about to witness a tectonic shift in political values. Before our very eyes, George W. Bush slides precipitously in political polls matched against candidates in both parties. As a result, the accepted standard of fundraising as the measure of popularity may be eroding.