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Related: About this forumNRA Lobbyist Will Co-Host Hillary Clinton Fundraiser
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has called her support for gun control laws a key differentiator from her opponent Bernie Sanders, who she claims isnt tough enough on the industry. But in mid-March, a Clinton campaign fundraiser will be co-hosted by a lobbyist whose clients include the National Rifle Association (NRA).
Forbes has represented the NRA since 2008 and as of the last quarter of 2015 was still registered to lobby for the organization. On his lobbying disclosure, Forbes wrote that he was signed up to lobby for Issues related to 2nd Amendment rights, regulation and gun control, and tax and appropriations related to same; issues related to corporate tax reform.
During the 2013 push for universal background checks, Forbes was one of a phalanx of Democratic Party lobbyists employed by the NRA to kill that legislation.
During the 2013 push for universal background checks, Forbes was one of a phalanx of Democratic Party lobbyists employed by the NRA to kill that legislation.
Another co-host is Steve Elmendorf, who has lobbied for Goldman Sachs and the U.S.-Colombian Free Trade Agreement.
Full article: https://theintercept.com/2016/03/01/nra-lobbyist-will-co-host-clinton-fundraiser/
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NRA Lobbyist Will Co-Host Hillary Clinton Fundraiser (Original Post)
Mufaddal
Mar 2016
OP
It's all in the family. Hillary voters are not concerned. Just take the money and tell us
thereismore
Mar 2016
#7
AzDar
(14,023 posts)1. Jesus wept.
She is such a hypocritic.
haikugal
(6,476 posts)2. But, but, but.......
Who cares......right?!
Politicalboi
(15,189 posts)4. But. but, but Bernie voted against the Brady Bill
Disgusting. She never fails to disgust us.
whatchamacallit
(15,558 posts)5. This is different
because.
revbones
(3,660 posts)6. *head in sand* "la la la la la" said the Hillary supporters n/t
thereismore
(13,326 posts)7. It's all in the family. Hillary voters are not concerned. Just take the money and tell us
the end justifies the means.
TCJ70
(4,387 posts)8. Didn't you get the memo? She's incorruptible!
At least, according to her she is. Money hasn't had and will never have any influence on her. That's why she took those massive speaking fees, because it doesn't matter!