Lobbyists for Wal-Mart, BP, Lockheed on Obama’s ’08 payroll

[Herman Munster]

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/lobbyists-on-obamas-08-payroll-2007-12-20.html

Three political aides on Sen. Barack Obama’s (D-Ill.) payroll were registered lobbyists for dozens of corporations, including Wal-Mart, British Petroleum and Lockheed Martin, while they received payments from his campaign, according to public documents.

The presence of political operatives with long client lists on Obama’s campaign contrasts with his long-held stand of campaigning against the influence of special interests. Obama has even refused to accept contributions from lobbyists or political action committees (PACs).

[suston96]

1. Oops! Mr. Clean needs scrubbing.

[asdjrocky]

2. This reminds me of a quote from Mark Twain-

"A man with a hump-backed uncle mustn't make fun of another man's cross-eyed aunt."

[K Gardner]

3. Did you not read Hillary's name in there? Or do you just assume

no one will click on the link. Parts you conveniently left out and then rigged the title of the OP to exclude:

As it turns out, Obama is not alone. His rivals’ campaigns, as well as the campaigns of Republican White House hopefuls, have hired staffers who reported lobbying activity this year. While many lobbyists are planning to travel to Iowa and New Hampshire after Christmas to stump for their favored candidates, others have taken more committed roles. At least 40 current and former lobbyists have received payments from top-tier presidential campaigns, according to public records that show K Street’s infiltration in the race and offer hints about who may wield influence in the next administration.

One member of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s (D-Ill.) campaign staff was a registered lobbyist during the first half of 2007. Rachel Kelly represented the Great American Insurance Company from January to June. The contract paid less than $10,000.
A Clinton spokesman said Kelly stopped lobbying before joining the campaign. Podesta downplayed the potential benefit to his firm if Clinton or Obama win the presidency and his former colleagues land influential positions.
“If Teal works in the White House, I’ll know someone on staff,” he said. “But it’s not like this would be a special point of access. I’m pleased and proud recruited someone from here.

[Herman Munster]

5. It's the hypocrisy buddy

Hillary never campaigned against lobbyists. Obama did. He is as big a triangulator and liar as anyone. His supporters just choose to close their eyes to that fact because his last name isn't Clinton.

[K Gardner]

7. Hillary didn't campaign against lobbyist because she is the CORPORATE Candidate

- the Bush Lite - the Status Quo - The "I will bring the troops home (in 2013) candidate" - the "Iran terror Kyl/Leiberman" candidate. Gads, what does that tell you about the person you shill for here?

[Zueda]

8. They haven't been lobbying since starting his campaign...

They apparently just did no unregister as lobbyists. Is there even a process to unregister being a lobbyist?

I think that unless we know more about the back story then you shouldn't be calling him a hypocrite on a technicality.

[rinsd]

11. Rigged the title? That was the title of the article.

And since you are interested in full disclosure, how come you did not include the stuff about Edwards and Mitt?

[K Gardner]

13. I don't give a damn about the others, I'm sick of watching certain posters come on here

and fill the board full of crap slanted and snipped to make their 'gal' look good. If that's the way certain people want to post, they may be assured others can follow suit. A sad commentary indeed.

[Zueda]

4. meh...non-story...

Jen Psaki, an Obama campaign spokeswoman, said no member of Obama’s staff has lobbied since taking a full-time role with his campaign.

[Zueda]

6. Heck...didn't Hillary have a campaign office right on 'K' Street?

...now that's a lobbyist's dream.

[Radical Activist]

9. Apparently Hillary represents Illinois now.

From the article...

"One member of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s (D-Ill.) campaign staff was a registered lobbyist during the first half of 2007. Rachel Kelly represented the Great American Insurance Company from January to June. The contract paid less than $10,000."

[Sarah Ibarruri]

10. I'm not for Obama, but why are you assuming to run for office it no longer requires mega-bucks?

It is impossible to run for office in the United States, unless one receives a bazillion from corporations. Unless election reform is passed, that will be the situation in our country till the end of time. There is NO WAY to run for presidential office WITHOUT receiving MEGA-money from corporations. Why do you act shocked? I'm not sure why you're acting shocked. Unless, of course, Congress passed election reform while I slept last nite and I never found out about it. Please advise me.

[madrchsod]

12. another candidate is doing the same thing

...if one wants to succeed in politics or any other field, one has to hire the best.