Under the Influence
I wanted to alert readers to a terrific new National Journal blog -- Under the Influence -- that will cover the lobbying and advocacy industry. Washington is, of course, about to experience a great political transition, and as Barack Obama's administration pushes favored policies and legislation, a new cadre of K Streeters will be standing by, ready to shape his proposals.
Under the Influence, written by National Journal's Bara Vaida, Julie Kosterlitz and Peter H. Stone, and edited by Bob Gettlin, will bring you all the lobbyist news that's fit to blog. Check in often, and enjoy!
Don't you think it's ironic that you are launching this now after missing out on covering the peak of lobby influence in the last couple of decades: the Jack Abramoff scandal, the Duke Cunningham scandal, the K Street Project and the Republican/Lobbyist-Run 108th and 109th Congress?
Nothing like being a few years late... Oh well...