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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Real Hilary Rosen Scandal: Does Her Firm Sell Access To The White House To Powerful Corporations
The Real Hilary Rosen Scandal: Does Her Firm Sell Access To The White House To Powerful Corporations?
Hilary Rosen, a Democratic lobbyist and pundit for CNN, found herself caught up in 24-hour news cycle controversy after she made some inflammatory comments about Ann Romneys work as stay-at-home mom. Rosen has apologized for her off-the-cuff comments. But the entire story may set off a greater, more substantive inquiry about the nature of Rosens consulting firm, SKDKnickerbocker, an unregistered lobbying firm that has become one of the biggest names in the influence business by using its ties to President Obama and leaders in Congress.
Predictably, Republicans have noticed that Rosen is a frequent visitor to the White House. While Democrats are arguing that Rosen is not an advisor to the Democratic Party or President Obamas reelection campaign, then what are the meetings about? Today in the Politicos Morning Money, reporter Ben White flags a deeper concern:
Per a senior Dem: Serious Dem operatives are aghast at Hilary Rosens misguided attack on Ann Romneys work history. She and others at PR firm SKD Knickerbocker have represented many clients that have raised hackles with senior White House staff. Its an open secret in the Dem consultant community that SKD has been signing up clients based on perceived White House access tied to prior relationships and employment.
As weve reported, SKDKnickerbocker is led by a team of former Democratic operatives and key White House figures. But instead of promoting a progressive agenda, or even an Obama agenda, these consultants score huge contracts by helping corporate interests lobby for policies that are not in line with the public interest. Many SKDKnickerbocker employees, including Anita Dunn, a former White House communications director, are also frequent White House visitors. .............(more)
The complete piece is at: http://www.alternet.org/newsandviews/article/880912/the_real_hilary_rosen_scandal%3A_does_her_firm_sell_access_to_the_white_house_to_powerful_corporations/
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The Real Hilary Rosen Scandal: Does Her Firm Sell Access To The White House To Powerful Corporations (Original Post)
marmar
Apr 2012
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I was ticked off about the WH throwing her under the bus for the alleged gaffe at Romney's wife.
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
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Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)1. I was ticked off about the WH throwing her under the bus for the alleged gaffe at Romney's wife.
But this looks really bad....damn, the real scandal indeed.
TheWraith
(24,331 posts)2. Ah, the delicious smell of yet more Republican talking points. nt
Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)3. What is a Republican talking point in the OP? n/t
MADem
(135,425 posts)4. Oh. My. GOD! A LOBBYIST....trading on her ASSOCIATIONS!! Oh, the HUMANITY!
In other news, Water Is Wet.