____________________exempted profits from selling one's home from taxes

The “revolving door” exists because ______.

a. it is easier to hire local people as lobbyists b. some of the most effective lobbyists are former government officials c. the qualified pool of applicants for such jobs is so small d. lobbyists envy government officials and want to take their jobs, so they are willing to trade e. government officials envy lobbyists and want to take their jobs, so they are willing to trade

According to the text, ______ technology has become a critical source of political leverage.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).