Lobbyist

Lobbyist is defined as the legal definition – someone who is paid to influence congress for more than 20% of his time, broadly construed (includes preparing to lobby, drafting documents, etc., not just actually face time).

Matthew Yglesias » Obama Administration Cracking Down on Human Rights Lobbyists 2009

(Our acCOLAde for Best Lobbyist is here and our Tea Party acCOLAde is here.)

PubliCola’s 2010 Legislative Session Accolades. Best Policy. Biggest Loser. « PubliCola 2010

McCain Lobbyist connection and contracts are in support of the Rich and Wealthy.

McCain resurrects call for gas tax holiday 2008

– No Increase in Lobbyist Transparency: Lobbyists can continue to pay $25,000 or $50,000 for a campaign fundraiser, with no oversight.

Think Progress » BREAKING: House Passes Sham Ethics Reform 2006

- No Increase in Lobbyist Transparency: The bill “so narrowly defines what qualifies as a fundraising event for a member of Congress that it will be easy to design campaign fundraisers that do not meet the definition, and therefore will not have to be disclosed.”

Think Progress » House Conservatives Abandon Ethics Reform, End Debate on Bill With No Vote 2006

In that light - Obama was merely acting like a Lobbyist, which is what he does best AKA campaign and TV advertising.

Obama Has Lost A Valuable Thing - Dan_McLaughlin’s blog - RedState 2009

ROD BLAGOJEVICH instructed Fundraiser A to call Lobbyist 1 the following day and ask Lobbyist 1 what to do about the fact that Hospital Executive 1 is not calling Fundraiser A back and inquire whether it was possible that Individual A had instructed Hospital Executive 1 not to call back. [my emphasis]

Firedoglake 2009

Paul Rosenfeld, identified as Lobbyist 2 in the criminal complaint handed out Dec. 9, still works for a lobbying firm that represents 28 clients.

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ROD BLAGOJEVICH instructed Fundraiser A to call Lobbyist 1 the following day and ask Lobbyist 1 what to do about the fact that Hospital Executive 1 is not calling Fundraiser A back and inquire whether it was possible that Individual A had instructed Hospital Executive 1 not to call back. [my emphasis]

Firedoglake 2009

MarthaSugalski Alan Grayson calls Lobbyist Linda Robertson a "K Street Whore" Story now dualdiagnosis How about HuffPo?

Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009