Three Republican congressmen challenge the political culture on Capitol Hill, where fundraising drives committee assignments and influences legislative priorities.
“One nation, under water.”
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Three Republican congressmen challenge the political culture on Capitol Hill, where fundraising drives committee assignments and influences legislative priorities.
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Matt Gaetz of Florida emerges as a central figure in a 2020 documentary about fundraising in Washington, D.C. Through 2019, the film follows Gaetz, along with fellow Republican congressmen Thomas Massie and Ken Buck, as they navigate Capitol Hill's political culture. The documentary details how both parties rely on lobbyists for financial backing. Interviews with Lawrence Lessig provide context, criticizing former Speaker Newt Gingrich's influence on Congress. The film addresses issues surrounding bipartisanship and challenges against the political establishment.
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Why Watch
- See Matt Gaetz's unique perspective on Capitol Hill.
- Find out how lobbyists shape congressional fundraising.
- Meet three Republican congressmen challenging the status quo.
Did You Know
- The Swamp has a 67% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 15 reviews.
- The film runs for 114 minutes and was released on HBO in August 2020.
- Lawrence Lessig blames Newt Gingrich for changing Congress's priorities in the 1990s.
- Matt Gaetz attempted to amend the National Defense Authorization Act with Ro Khanna.
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What is the approval rating of The Swamp on Rotten Tomatoes?
The Swamp holds an approval rating of 67% based on 15 reviews.
Who are the three Republican congressmen featured in The Swamp?
The three Republican congressmen featured are Matt Gaetz of Florida, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, and Ken Buck of Colorado.
What year does The Swamp primarily take place in?
The Swamp primarily takes place in 2019.
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