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D’s in Demand

Democrats are a valued commodity on K Street again as Washington’s lobbying shops and industry associations seek to shore up their ranks with well-connected staffers who can provide access to a new majority in Congress. After nearly a decade of seeking access to a Republican-led Congress, many corporate offices and lobbying firms say they are looking for Democrats who can work “both sides of the aisle” to balance out their ranks. The most ideal candidates, senior Democratic staffers, may also be the most difficult to persuade to leave the Hill right now, after years of waiting for their party to achieve a majority. “There’s a feeding frenzy going on with relatively few… Read More