“Government, politicians, and big corporations might as well be one and the same. Their self-interests are inextricably intertwined. Members of Congress serving on pivotal committees solicit contributions—legal payoffs—from the very special interests they’re supposed to oversee. It results in a perverse dynamic where Congress ends up protecting and defending those it should be watchdogging. Likewise, federal agencies view the companies and industries they’re supposed to regulate as ‘clients’ or ‘stakeholders.’ These agencies are largely bought and paid for. They act as partners working in tandem for a common purpose. They exchange information between themselves that they keep secret from the public, which actually owns the information. Big corporations write and approve press releases that the government issues. As allies, they hold closed meetings and make decisions about matters of public interest without the public’s input.”
An investigative journalist and five-time Emmy Award winner, Attkisson is known for her fearless reporting on government misconduct, media bias, and corporate influence. A former CBS News correspondent, she now hosts the nationally syndicated Sunday television program Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson.
Attkisson is a vocal advocate for transparency, press freedom, and civil liberties. She has exposed failures in government oversight, challenged censorship in legacy and digital media, and testified before Congress about surveillance and abuses of the Freedom of Information Act. Her work often crosses partisan lines, reflecting a deep commitment to accountability and the public’s right to know.
Estimated World’s Smallest Political Quiz Score:
Economic: 90
Personal: 70
Note: Sharyl Attkisson has not taken The World’s Smallest Political Quiz and this score is purely an estimate made by The Advocates For Self-Government.