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I don't think Americans would want to vote for a lobbyist in a general election.
1 posted on 10/01/2007 7:15:52 PM PDT by FreepersareproAmerica
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OH, and BTW, Dick Morris has no INSIDE information. It’s mostly just his spin and wordings.


41 posted on 10/01/2007 7:53:32 PM PDT by The Watcher
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IB4TZ

I think you are out of here.

43 posted on 10/01/2007 8:00:11 PM PDT by Pistolshot (Richardson/Paul '08 - Sometimes this stuff just writes itself.)
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I don't think Americans would want to vote for a lobbyist in a general election.

I don't think anybody with any sense reads and/or believes anyone made famous for sucking whores toes. Does something to one creditability!

45 posted on 10/01/2007 8:06:47 PM PDT by org.whodat (What's the difference between a Democrat and a republican????)
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Let me help you with your understanding of that word:

Lobbyist

Lobbying is a concerted effort designed to achieve some result, typically from government authorities and elected officials. It can consist of the outreach of legislative members, public actions (e.g. mass demonstrations, blog postings, letters to your representative, and even editorials), or combinations of both public and private actions (e.g. encouraging constituents to contact their legislative representatives, donating monies and/or efforts).

As a professional occupation it is also known as "government affairs" or "public affairs". Practitioners may work in specialist organizations or as part of government relations or as public relations consultancies.

In other words, you are a lobbyist, I am a lobbyist, as well as paid lobbyists. So, THIS 35 years of voting experience American would, very much, VOTE for a lobbyist.

Lobbying is protected under the 1st Amendment, the right to free speech.

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

I thank God that lobbying is legal and honorable.

Prosperity. Unity. Security
Fred Thompson'08

49 posted on 10/01/2007 8:19:18 PM PDT by papasmurf (I'm for Free, Fair, and Open trade. America needs to stand by it's true Friend. Israel.)
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this article was past the stale date the day it was released.....


51 posted on 10/01/2007 8:20:59 PM PDT by stylin19a
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bttt


54 posted on 10/01/2007 8:24:30 PM PDT by Jotmo (I Had a Bad Experience With the CIA and Now I'm Gonna Show You My Feminine Side - Swirling Eddies)
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I don't think Americans would want to vote for a lobbyist in a general election.

Why not? At least he's been working in the private sector. I'll take a conservative lobbyist over a socialist ANY time.

56 posted on 10/01/2007 8:40:57 PM PDT by SuziQ
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Don’t be a dick, Dick.


66 posted on 10/01/2007 8:59:51 PM PDT by rockrr (Global warming is to science what Islam is to religion)
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Welp, looks like you pulled a 'post-and-run'. Thanks for playing. Here is your lovely parting gift, suitable for framing...

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67 posted on 10/01/2007 9:03:12 PM PDT by Theresawithanh (FRED!)
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Haley Barbour was one of the most successful lobbyists on K Street.

I’d vote for him in a heartbeat!


69 posted on 10/01/2007 9:42:29 PM PDT by dixiechick2000 (There ought to be one day-- just one-- when there is open season on senators. ~~ Will Rogers)
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I don't think Americans would want to vote for a lobbyist in a general election.

There's nothing wrong with lobbying. It's no different than being a lawyer picked randomly from the Yellow Pages.

71 posted on 10/01/2007 10:02:59 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Congratulations Brett Favre! NFL's all-time touchdown leader)
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POST AND RUN


77 posted on 10/02/2007 3:24:21 AM PDT by W04Man (I'm Now With Fred http://Vets4Fred.net)
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Did you know, by the way, that lobbying is specifically protected by the First Amendment?


85 posted on 10/03/2007 6:58:29 PM PDT by Petronski (Congratulations Tribe! AL Central Champs)
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