House whip harnesses lobbyists' clout

[Judi Lynn]

House whip harnesses lobbyists' clout
Alliances deliver nonstop victories on GOP measures
By Thomas B. Edsall, Washington Post | May 22, 2005

WASHINGTON -- House majority whip Roy Blunt, the man one step behind Tom DeLay in the Republican leadership, has built a political machine of his own that extends from Missouri deep into Washington's K Street lobbying community.

Blunt, who entered politics as a protege of former senator John Ashcroft, another Missouri Republican, has assembled an organization that has delivered more than 50 consecutive victories for the GOP leadership on tough fights over issues including tax and trade bills, District of Columbia school choice, and tort reform -- without a single defeat.

Working outside the glare of public attention, Blunt has maximized the organization's influence by delegating authority to Washington business and trade association lobbyists to help negotiate deals with individual House members to produce majorities on important issues.

Blunt's organization in scope has begun to rival ''DeLay Inc." -- the political fund-raising committees, extensive favor-giving, and alliances with Republican lobbyists that the majority leader has used to become one of the most influential leaders in memory.
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http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2005/05/22/house_whip_harnesses_lobbyists_clout/



Blunt and another Republican

[Supersedeas]

1. out of sight? yet, right under the corporate media's noses

[Toots]

2. I am sure he can rival Delay in Corruption as well

Every one of them is a corrupt thug and needs an inquiry into their goings on.