Halloween is a magical time of year for candy manufactures to make billions. They are predicted to make something like 9 billion this year.
Most of the money of course, is going to Democrats atm. Because even most trumppits -- but not all -- realize they are going to lose the house. But big candy has been mostly supporting Dems since 2014.
And candy doesn't care all that much about immigrants or trans people. What does big candy care about?
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Sweet, sweet cash: Which politicians get the most from the candy industry?
Trade, taxes, regulations among biggest issues for candy makers
In addition to giving more to candidates, NCA has increased its lobbying presence in 2018, spending north of $500,000 through September 30th. The organization has been especially interested in the Sugar Policy Modernization Act, which would eliminate bailouts of the sugar industry and ease import quotas on foreign sugar that confectioners say hurt their business. The bill was voted down as an amendment to the 2018 Farm Bill in May.
Amid its lobbying efforts, NCA also held multiple events at Trump properties in 2017.
Hershey ($840,000 on lobbying in 2018) and Nestle ($1.07 million) are also interested in the structure of the sugar program as well as the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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So they are willing to work with either party when it comes to fiddling with our economy to keep sugar cheap and regulations low. No matter how many poor fat kids have to pay the price