Democrats Soliciting Lobbyist Cash In Exchange For Face Time With Senior Staff

Roll Call:

Lobbyists typically open their wallets as a way to get close to Members.

But this week, K Streeters are expected to cut checks in droves for the chance to mingle with about 50 senior House staffers who are headlining a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser.

Read the whole story: Roll Call

Comments

[txrunner]

10:27 AM on 06/09/2010

Sounds like Democrats are having a difficult time getting money from real Americans.

So they are forced to sell what's left to lobbyist.

More back room deals to come.

Great leadership from such a transparent administration.

[Disdain]

09:38 AM on 06/09/2010

Politicians doing what they do best. No surprise here. Can't wait to see these same mugs decry the evil lobbyist in the next breath.

[glockman]

08:25 AM on 06/09/2010

Nearly two days on HuffPo and only 83 total comments?

Funny. And sad.

[HappyBalance]

01:09 AM on 06/09/2010

This is what is so wrong with Washington.

[vascopyjama]

09:44 PM on 06/08/2010

This and the other story about Nancy Pelosi being heckled are really one and the same. It's good to see that the people are finding their voices.

[blogisti]

07:17 PM on 06/08/2010

Those who won't be getting face time with politicians: Gulf coast fisherman, single mothers working two jobs, the unemployed, the working poor, the foreclosed, college students in debt, immigrant workers, injured workers, unpaid workers, anyone making less than $70,00.

Those who will be getting face time: anyone in the top 10% of the population who is looking for a favor and thinks it is worth his while to pay a little to get a lot.

America is a democracy, a republic, so they say. How's it working for ya?

[HappyBalance]

01:09 AM on 06/09/2010

So true and so sad.

[duxguts]

04:05 AM on 06/09/2010

They're only voters, who cares about them.

[bluguy8]

04:37 PM on 06/08/2010

Throw them, all out. This is the problem with Washington. How much money can you give them, and I'll sell out my voters & sell my soul too

[mikefina]

04:12 PM on 06/08/2010

As the old saw goes, "we have established that your are a hooer, now we are just negotiating your billing rate"...

[AleMaker]

04:11 PM on 06/08/2010

The practice of selling access to government officials sucks, plain and simple. But this practice is not limited to any single party. So, if you're on the right-leaning side of the spectrum, don't come on hear all high and mighty about how bad Dems are for doing this. Repubs are every bit as good at this tactic, if not better.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending any Dem who sells access. But both parties need to denounce it together. The Dems are currently in the majority, so the spotlight is on them. But don't expect the Dems to stop taking money while Repubs continue to do it outside of the spotlight.

Now, having said all that, both parties should stop selling our government to the highest bidder. It makes me sick!

[AleMaker]

04:12 PM on 06/08/2010

Oops, I mean "here", not "hear."

[strohm]

07:42 PM on 06/08/2010

You are correct.As a conservative,I am just as disgusted by republican shenanigans.Both parties need to be called out.Those who condone this behavior with either side,deserve the government they get.

[Orly Holmes]

01:19 PM on 06/08/2010

Amusing to notice the usual lefty and liberal HUFFPO denizens avoiding this particular board like the Black Death.[ while railing at GOP/ ''corporate'' perfidy elsewhere on this site].Looks like Nancys Swamp Draining Service just went into receivership..

[strohm]

07:48 PM on 06/08/2010

Your comments,add nothing to real discourse.Iam as conservative as they come.I find many of the comments on this site to be intelligent,and informative.Their are many good people here who denounce corruption on both sides.You will learn more by listening than shouting and name calling.

[Orly Holmes]

12:45 AM on 06/09/2010

And there are more lousy ones who do not. Have a Scotch. Make it a double.

[HappyBalance]

01:10 AM on 06/09/2010

Actually if you pay attention you will see plenty of liberals here. Pay attention you might learn something.

[bannorhill]

01:18 PM on 06/08/2010

Democrats in congress

The best money can buy.

[theroguerepublic]

02:36 PM on 06/08/2010

its not just democrats. and because of that, regardless of political affiliation, we should (as US citizens) be united in disgust at our current political process in manners such as "campaign contributions," aka bribery

[HappyBalance]

01:10 AM on 06/09/2010

Dems and Repubs, makes no difference to Corporate America.

[criticallydampedroots]

12:04 PM on 06/08/2010

The blame doesn't lie with those wanting to buy congress, the blame lies with representatives willingness to be bought.

[01202009]

11:17 AM on 06/08/2010

Why not just skip the dinner bit and have them line up in the capital building? Place a big can in the hallway that has a sign reading: “Drop Your Bribes Here.”

We need to change the way things are done in DC.

[jcaunter]

12:46 PM on 06/08/2010

Come now, it's not a bribe! It's a "campaign contribution". *winks*

[MoreOptions]

11:15 AM on 06/08/2010

you could publish this story out pretty much any day in the country's history. what really would be news is if someone comes up with a solution.

[theroguerepublic]

02:28 PM on 06/08/2010

in related news, chicken crosses road...details at 11

[probo]

04:46 PM on 06/08/2010

The solution, and the only solution is to send them a message loud and clear....STOP PAYING TAXES until we remove all the lobby bribers and all those willing to take the bribes. Nothing else is sinking in to their greedy thick skulls.

[BlueSkyPilot]

11:05 AM on 06/08/2010

What a deal!
I'll give you $1000 dollars if you get me a $10,000,000 loophole.
Lobbying should be limited to individuals for redress of grievances not corporations seeking special favors in legislation.