DCCC invite goes to lobbyist
President Barack Obama told the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee not to solicit contributions from lobbyists. However, at least one lobbyist, and most likely many more, received an invite to an upcoming fundraiser featuring the president, reports the National Journal’s “Under the Influence” blog:
[T]he Carville-DCCC invitation was sent to members of HillaryClinton.com’s online community. Hillary Clinton had no prohibition on taking K Street-connected money when she was running against Obama for the Democratic nomination.
As the National Journal said: “Oops!”
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Beneficiary: congressional candidate, lawmaker, or entity which collects funds raised at party
Host: person who is hosting party-often, but not always, a registered federal lobbyist
Venue Name: where the party is
Entertainment Type: type of gathering, such as "breakfast," "ski trip," "bowling"
Other Lawmakers Mentioned: lawmakers mentioned on invitation who are used as a draw for the event
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