What would one need in order to?

influence a public official? Are public officials able or willing to be persuaded to influence their political decisions for bribes? Is money or the things money can buy enough to corrupt public officials? Can the average american afford to bribe a public official? What segment of society would have access of these influences? If it is possible to influence a person who's job it is to legislate public and economic policy. Who would have the most to gain in doing so? Or is the govt immune to coercion and bribery?