Question by canam: Obama is against lobbyist and his campaign manager in New Hampshire is a drug lobbyiest, what is his position?
Just what is his position when it comes to the special interests in washington that influence the elected officials, instead of doing what is best for the voters? Obama’s new hampshire campaign manager is a lobbyist for Pfizer drug company, and yet he claims to be against lobbying.

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Answer by blue316
don’t know Obama’s position…all I ever hear from him is that he is against the war…up with hope and change…no plans…

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Question by Julian: Two members of the McCain political campaign had lobbyist ties?
They were discovered by the Media and now, they want to resign from the McCain stuff. Are there more lobbyist people in the McCain side? Cindy McCain does not want to disclosure her income sources, Why?

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Answer by Michael S
Find out how many professional lobbyists are hiding their affiliations by bundling contributions to Obama as “private citizens”.

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Question by rise_up_against_obama: What happened to Obama banning lobbyist in his administration?
He swore that he would not be control by special interest and that if you were a lobbyist you would not be allowed to do business in his administration, yet not only has he not removed them but it turns out that there are more now then there were before he made the comment.

Is this one of those things that he is charting up to people being to afraid to bring up?

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Answer by kara
It has been stuffed in the closet with his promise of an “open and visible” government and his promise of “no pork.”

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Question by momview: How do you feel about campaign lobbyist?
Is it a good or bad thing to use lobbyist? Both political parties have been using the lobbyist to get different bill/things passed for several years; is there something wrong with that; if so what?

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Answer by Julie S
Personally I think we should get RID of lobbyists – at least corrupt ones. But….you simply can not be an effective politician that gets things done without their support – like unions and organizations etc..

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Question by hello: How to become a lobbyist or something of the sort?
I’m currently working towards my BA in political science and I’m considering law school. But I’m also finding the job of a lobbyist interesting, so I’m considering that too. What would I need (masters, etc) to become a lobbyist? Or would law school be a safer route?

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Answer by Philip H
Learn how to be the best salesman you can be. Learn how to make specious arguments and place your morals below that guy who would take a widow’s SS check and give her nothing in return.
Learn the teachings and practices of Saul Alinsky as well as Barack Obama did.
Then associate yourself with those who have way too much money and equally low character and have a POWER trip going on in their heads.
Soon you will be lobbying all over Washington DC.

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Question by DesiDani(still waiting for 12am): Did Obama set an unwelcome precedent by giving a lobbyist an exemption to his own rule?
Now other people who want position and who want to work with the Obama Administration can argue that they should be considered even though they are or were lobbyist.

Do you think that Obama shouldn’t of set such tight, inflexible rules concerning lobbyist and maybe should of allowed for a little flexibility?
4th responder:
Doesn’t matter, he already made the exemption. He said it, the precedent is set. Now someone can argue “Hey you gave him an exemption and I am qualified for the job. I did this and that, and I accomplished this and that.”

Still we should give him a chance and cuddle him until he gets it right.
“Obama has a right to waver requirements”

Ohh, not good. Having the right to do it and whether that right is a wise way to go is two different things.

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Answer by kjwalsh33
yes hes a a horrible leader

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Question by kay_saylor: Where do I start looking for Information on becoming a Lobbyist?
I am a freshman college student here in Arizona, and I’m interested in finding information on becoming a Lobyist, specifically a Gay Rights Lobbyist, where do I start? I need information on what type of degree to persue etc. Thanks in advance.
I am a freshman college student here in Arizona, and I’m interested in finding information on becoming a Lobyist, specifically a Gay Rights Lobbyist, where do I start? I need information on what type of degree to persue etc. Thanks in advance.

I’m serious and I’d appreciate not getting snide remarks, i didnt ask for an opinion.

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Answer by wally A
The best lobby group to take example for your project is AIPAC, very powerful and extremly effective, just look what they did in IRAQ and in ISRAEL in general.
Thye support their agenda with LIES and DECEIPTS to achive their immoral goals.
You cant find anything better and more effective!

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Question by thegodfather2200: What are the names of some politicians who receive lobbyist money?
What are the names of some politicians/companies who receive/give lobbyist money, specifically from bank/financial industry lobbyists? If you can provide websites, that would be even better!! Thanks in advance!

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Answer by Tamart
This can be obtained from Hansard.

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Question by xialou1: What is the difference between a lobbyist and an activist? Does this line seem to be intentionally confused?
It seems the oil companies, wal mart, car manufacturers, etc are lobbyist or “special interest groups”
and workers unions, environmental groups, human rights groups etc are activists…

Do you see this line blurred as Mccain is under fire for his support of lobbyist that support the interest of big business?
They are attacking Obama for his support of workers unions and other groups being so called lobbyists.

Do you see this also?

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Answer by Mary Jo’s Ghost
Very slim. Obama should be careful about the use of the word lobbiest as he has 14 of them on his own campaign along with 2 Nation of Islam, “activists”. There is no difference beyond, one is a legitimately registered entity, the other is a racist with a big mouth. They are both special interests making money for pushing their agenda.

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Question by Northern*Cal X4: Lobbyist???
Can anyone explain what lobbyist are? what they do? Who they are? I heard the term many times but can quite piece it together. Why does everyone hate lobbyist? Explain please-

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Answer by Viviane C
A lobbyist helps to influence or sway legislators, etc…politicians. They sometimes wine and dine them. The main goal is to get them to vote one way or another…the way their clients would like them to vote.
Many people saw they hate lobbyists, but not really. Lobbyists are everywhere…they are just a bridge from a client to a politician. Almost all unions, corporations, associations, etc have them. Its not like only one group is represented. Teachers, who are not known for their high pay, have unions will some of the strongest lobbying powers in the country.

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