Democratic Lobbyists Eye Windfall After Party Wins Full Control of Congress
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Updated · POLITICO · Nov 4
Democratic Lobbyists Eye Windfall After Party Wins Full Control of Congress
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Nov 4
Summary
Democrats’ sweep of Congress is expected to lift Washington’s Democratic lobbyists, with firms tied to Hakeem Jeffries and Senate leaders already positioning for heavier demand from clients.
Avoq stands out early: its lobbyists bundled nearly $1 million for the DCCC and DSCC, and the firm employs two former Jeffries aides, while Empire Consulting says prospective clients have been calling for months.
Senate changes could also reshape the market, with Dick Durbin’s retirement expected to elevate Brian Schatz and benefit Wayfinder Group, which includes two former Schatz staffers.
Big bipartisan shops such as BGR, Brownstein, Akin, Cornerstone and Invariant are still expected to dominate, using Democratic ties on Capitol Hill while Republican lobbyists help clients navigate GOP-controlled agencies.
Trump-aligned firms are not expected to suffer a sharp drop because the administration still controls the executive branch, leaving agencies a primary venue for getting policy done.