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Balancing the Ranks

The prospect of a party shift in the House or the Senate in the November elections has recruiters pining for candidates who have experience and contacts working with members of both political parties. And candidates with Democratic contacts and legislative experience could find their skills a valued commodity again, as trade groups and lobbying firms seek to diversify their ranks, after years of working to access a Republican-led government. “Our clients are becoming more open-minded and instead of just requesting Republicans, they are looking at more Democrats for positions,” said Charlie Ingersoll, who leads Korn/Ferry International’s government specialty practice. Not… Read More