Bill Mc Coshen: The Life of a Lobbyist
What does a lobbyist do, and why are they important to the legislative process?
What does a lobbyist do, and why are they important to the legislative process?
Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Stephen Loiaconi called me for my take on the last two weeks of the election and what it will mean for tight down ballot races. A Democratic takeover of the House remains a longshot, but if Trump’s support keeps dropping, it is no longer an impossibility. “The Republican Party’s grip on the…
I joined the fellas on the MartiniCast podcast this week…
That being said, the public is growing weary over the behind-closed-doors aspect of governing. Public discourse is the life-blood of a healthy democracy. When the public believes lawmakers are led by lobbyists, (or the oft-used ‘special interests’ ) faith in government plummets. I believe that’s why approval ratings for all levels of government are at record lows right now.
Brian and Dan discuss the latest Marquette University Law School Poll results. Edgecast-08-22-18 from Edge Messaging on Vimeo.
The folks at WTMJ’s Milwaukee studio called the Edge Messaging production facility in Brookfield and we discussed tonight’s looming federal government shutdown. Who wins? Who loses? Who’s to blame? Will anyone blink? Listen, here:
A lot of Foxconn news to share. Gwyn breaks it down and foreshadows several possible emerging developments. She continues her series on Women in the Capitol with a conversation with Representative Katrina Shankland, and takes a look at a new alternative energy group. https://audioboom.com/posts/6558487-the-wheelercast-12-18-17
On this episode I talk with Craig Thompson, Executive Director of the Transportation Development Association. Watch the show here.
Politico recently published an article that highlighted Obamacare rate increases in states where there are competitive US Senate races this fall. The reporter accurately quoted me, but I thought I’d take this opportunity to expand my thoughts a bit. I told her, flat out that I think the fallout from the ACA implementation could be…