I'm curious which lobbying group Paul Graham is referring to as "America's most powerful lobby." Here are the top ten, by spending, in the US as of 2023:
1. US Chamber of Commerce $49,970,000
2. National Assn of Realtors $33,661,316
3. Blue Cross/Blue Shield $21,634,765
4. Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America $21,043,000
5. American Hospital Assn $20,928,991
6. American Medical Assn $15,330,000
7. Amazon.com $14,970,000
8. Meta $14,640,000
9. Business Roundtable $13,490,000
10. CTIA $11,570,000
https://www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobbying/top-spenders
1. US Chamber of Commerce $49,970,000
2. National Assn of Realtors $33,661,316
3. Blue Cross/Blue Shield $21,634,765
4. Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America $21,043,000
5. American Hospital Assn $20,928,991
6. American Medical Assn $15,330,000
7. Amazon.com $14,970,000
8. Meta $14,640,000
9. Business Roundtable $13,490,000
10. CTIA $11,570,000
https://www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobbying/top-spenders