One negative impact that could result is when a politician relies on large sums of money provided by an interest group to run for office, his or her vote will naturally be influenced by that interest group's wishes. organization rather than what is best for the country. On the other hand, if a politician were dependent on a single source of funding, undue influence could be a possibility. However, because there are so many active groups, politicians receive donations from many, and donations are set monetarily so that donations from just one group cannot influence