Thursday, January 28, 2010

Less than 24 hours after excoriating them, the Hypocrite in Chief

and LEAST transparent President EVER, invites lobbyists to private meetings.


After Obama rips lobbyists, K St. insiders get private briefings

A day after bashing lobbyists, President Barack Obama’s administration has invited K Street insiders to join private briefings on a range of topics addressed in Wednesday’s State of the Union.

Some lobbyists say they are extremely frustrated with the White House for criticizing them and then seeking their feedback. Others note that Democrats on Capitol Hill constantly urge them to make political donations.

One lobbyist said, “Bash lobbyists, then reach out to us. Bash lobbyists [while] I have received four Democratic invitations for fundraisers.”

Lobbyists say the Obama White House has held many off-the-record teleconferences over the past year. Another lobbyist said these types of teleconferences occur “all the time.”


Full story here: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/78509-after-obama-rips-k-street-administration-invites-lobbyists-to-private-briefings


Hat tip Weasel Zippers!

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