Federal Lobbyist

Do you ever just get sick of dealing with politicians all day? Having worked with so many for so long, do you think most are just completely full of it?

Asked by Sammy $$$ over 12 years ago

As long as you remember that politicians on every level are only in their own political self-interest, it isn't bad. The best way to lobby is to appeal to their self interest.

Do you have a lot of personal dirt on D.C. politicians?

Asked by Andy over 12 years ago

No. It's important for lobbyists to have good and honest relationships with Members of Congress and have a degree of trust. If I had personal dirt on a Member of Congress --- and I used it against him, I would lose my credibility on Capitol Hill.

Do you think money plays too big of a role in politics and elections?

Asked by So-crates over 12 years ago

Yes. But most of the money comes from Political Action Committees (PAC) and Super PACs, not individual lobbyists. In fact, lobbyists have to file reports in Congress twice a year stating the amounts of political donations they make.

Are lobbyists allowed to make political contributions?

Asked by brikhaus over 12 years ago

Yes. But unlike everyone, lobbysits have to file reports with Congress twice a year detailing every political contribution they make. Also, many Members of Congress (and President Obama) won't accept contributions from lobbyists.

How can I get a female off her charges of violation of probation when the whole start of the problem was not dealt with properly to begin with.. the woman has already lost a thumb and almost raped and now she failed 1 pee test because her daughter

Asked by Chad DeWeese about 8 years ago

Everyone's talking about how "powerful" the NRA lobby is. What are generally considered to be the most powerful or influential lobbyist industries in the country?

Asked by James about 12 years ago