Lobbyists are shifting messaging to increasingly warn about potential harm to red-state voters from President Donald Trump’s policies and cost slashing.
The job of lobbyists boils down to bringing money and a favorable operating climate to their clients and to preventing harm. One month into the new Trump administration the industry is quickly adjusting its strategy.
“You try to explore all tactics to be successful for your clients. That certainly can be highlighting activities that are happening in red states or districts to push lawmakers one way or another,” said Mark Williams, a principal at Ferox Strategies and before that ...