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K Street woos Democrats, but demands a track record

Recruiters, trade groups are seeking more left-leaning candidates but a mere political pedigree isn’t enough to impress or command an enormous salary. Attention Democrats: For all the talk that you’re a shoo-in for a high-paying K Street job—because your party is about to take firm control of Congress and the White House—landing a position as a top lobbyist or policy advocate won’t be quite so easy. Executive recruiters across town have been fielding numerous unsolicited phone calls from Democrats both on and off Capitol Hill who believe that their party affiliation stands them in good stead to share in the much-talked-about bonanza of lobbying work related to… Read More