Exiting lawmakers jockey for K Street perch

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Dozens of outgoing lawmakers are looking to make the jump to K Street after an election that saw a massive number of GOP retirements and a Democratic wave flip control of the House.

Lawmakers have long been coveted by lobby firms and business and trade groups for their connections and insider experience. But with a large turnover following the 115th Congress, the competition for prime spots could be fierce.

The jockeying has already begun with associations and firms sizing up retiring lawmakers for their accomplishments in Congress and their willingness to work hard and fit in on a new team.

Some prominent names being eyed include outgoing Democratic Caucus Chairman Joseph Crowley, who lost in his primary to progressive rising star Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York.

Pennsylvania Republican Bill Shuster, former chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is also on that list.

“Bill Shuster is a name that sometimes comes up … given his transportation background,” a recruiter told The Hill, adding that there was speculation he could have taken over at the Association of American Railroads. CEO Edward Hamberger announced his retirement in May but the association tapped Ian Jefferies, senior vice president, as its next chief.

Outgoing Rep. Barbara Comstock (R), who represents the Virginia suburbs of D.C., is seen as another potential K Street recruit.

https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/business-a-lobbying/423017-exiting-lawmakers-jockey-for-k-street-perch?userid=229233

It's where the money is.

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1. Yep! Follow the money.

ALWAYS follow the money.

Lordy, I remember this self-styled muckraker dude who worked on the AM side of this AM/FM combo where I worked on the FM side. We were talking outside the booth while some big scandal was roaring through the news, and that’s what he told me. I was so green. This was - GULP! - some 40 years ago. Only my second on-air job for an actual paycheck, ever. But I’d remembered reading about that same advice given during Watergate just a few years earlier: “follow the money”. So when I heard it again in an entirely different context, I can still remember thinking: “hmmm... ‘follow the money”... I guess there must be something to it.”

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

2. Your life sounds very interesting.

I wish we knew each other outside of here. I wish a lot of us knew each other outside of here Mary. I think we'd be pleasantly surprised more often than not. Happy New Year...it's almost here!!

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3. Hey, has anybody thought about trying to set up some DU meetup?

Lots of people from here whom I’d enjoy meeting. You included!

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

4. Very kind of you to say so.

That's a great idea. I think we'd ALL be amazed at who's behind the curtain on so many of the folks here. I also want to have a beer w the ferret who writes those hilarious essays(?). And so many more. There's clearly talent all over this place.
Northraleighliberal(?) the tomato guy? Who knew? Especially my/the PM'er. You know who you are.
I know who i IMAGINE you are, and I think you'd be pleased w that image Calimary.