USAT reports that the NFL hired a lobbyist. “We needed representation in Washington certainly with what we’re doing with the NFL Network and our aspirations to have the network,” [Jerry] Jones said. “That’s just one theory that you want to keep your voice down there in the Washington area.” But Jones said hiring [lobbyist Jeff] […]
Under the Influence’s Bara Vaida has this post (with video) about candidates and their fundraising events. Fundraising is such a huge part of this city, and lawmakers are constantly bombarding lobbyists with fundraising invitations. So why are so many of them reluctant to talk about the fundraisers held in their honor?
The Post has post-argument analysis of the Citizens United case this morning. The Supreme Court yesterday appeared ready once again to trim the reach of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform act, this time at the behest of a conservative group that produced a withering 90-minute political film called “Hillary: The Movie.” And that was even […]