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Rewiring of Washington
Talking Points Memo — ... As I mentioned a few days ago, one of the biggest background stories of the coming months is the rewiring of Washington, speficially the rewiring of the para-government (which includes the lobby shops, the think tanks and much more) for a period of Democratic dominance. Here's another piece in the Post on what's happening in the lobbying sector. ...

Tomgram: Mike Davis, Keynesian Shock and Awe
TomDispatch — ... What do Washington political and policy types do when their party is kicked out of office? If they want to stay in the Big Town, they tend to go to work for lobbyists, consultancy firms, or think tanks. They raise money. They do what's needed and make good livings until the tide turns. Now, that tide is again rushing in -- and the lobbying money is, of course, rushing in with it. As the Washington Post describes it, there is already a "mini-boom" for Democrats along that lobbying alley, K Street. ...

Today in The Nation: Another Clinton Administration
The Nation: Top Stories — ... for a cabinet post. What do Washington political and policy types do when their party is kicked out of office? If they want to stay in the Big Town, they tend to go to work for lobbyists, consultancy firms, or think tanks. They raise money. They do what's needed and make good livings until the tide turns. Now, that tide is again rushing in -- and the lobbying money is, of course, rushing in with it. As the Washington Post has described it, there is already a "mini-boom" for Democrats along that lobbying alley, K Street. Here's how Laura Meckler and Jonathan Weisman of ...

Today in The Nation: The Clinton Administration
The Nation: Top Stories — ... for a cabinet post. What do Washington political and policy types do when their party is kicked out of office? If they want to stay in the Big Town, they tend to go to work for lobbyists, consultancy firms, or think tanks. They raise money. They do what's needed and make good livings until the tide turns. Now, that tide is again rushing in -- and the lobbying money is, of course, rushing in with it. As the Washington Post has described it, there is already a "mini-boom" for Democrats along that lobbying alley, K Street. Here's how Laura Meckler and Jonathan Weisman of ...

Josh Nelson: Top Dem Strategist leaves Politics to Lobby for Utility Industry
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... Mr. Kuhn was being brutally honest. According to a post-election Washington post piece, "Top lobbying firms are gearing up to handle increased demand from corporate clients who fear that the Obama administration will expand its regulatory reach and target them for tax increases." ...