What is the Best way to become a Lobbyist ?

Question

I was wondering if anyone has any experience in lobbying , i'm not sure where to start.

Answer 1

The best way is to start at the bottom level of a campaign (esp. if the guy gets elected), or working for a lobbying group or trade association of a certain industry.  You have to work extremely hard to develop contacts and connections with lawmakers, bureaucrats, etc.  However, it is worth it.

Don't listen to the people on this board, most of them have less than zero experience in Washington, or any state capital.  Anyone who is being honest and knows what's what will tell you that lobbyists play an integral role in the legislative process and the workings of government.  Often, the main impetus for legislation comes from outside the government - from lobbyists who are hired by groups who otherwise wouldn't have access to the system.  Lobbyists play an extremely important role in writing and helping to make sure that legislation meets the needs of their clients, many of whom are forgotten by Congress.  Are there abuses by lobbyists?  Sure.  There are abuses by anyone.  

But it's a great job: great pay, meeting with and interacting with powerful people from all over the place, great parties, attractive women, etc.  It's more work than you can believe, but well worth it.

Answer 2

1.) Sell you soul

2.) Find a politician that has already sold his soul

3.) Funnel him money for his campaigns or promise him a job after he is finished with the whole congress thing.

4.) Watch the money and the political favors roll in.

Answer 3

First get your masters of law degree - then get your masters degree in Government - then your masters degree in economics.  Strive to be in the upper 5 percent of each program.

Get elected or appointed to an office of the Federal Government in DC.  Curry the favor of all elected officials, get on as many committees as possible.  Study and su*ck up to as many special interest groups as possible, get to know and work with their lobbyists!  Retire from your post after wrangling a position with the special interest group of your passion.  Work 24/7 to corrupt as many representatives of the people and members of committees as you can buy, subvert or blackmail!  In case of declared war with a hostile country, lobby for the hostiles!  If you can accomplish all this, you will have successfully sold your soul to the Devil!

Answer 4

Find a congressman who will work with you to steal as much money from the treasury to give to you for a Skunk Ape Study in return for a 10%  donation to his re election fund.

Answer 5

Become a lawyer so you can learn to Lie.

Answer 6

Start out as an activist in your local community--letter writing campaigns, petitions, maybe some community service projects...

Go from there. :D

Answer 7

Work in the Legislature or become elected and then use your inside connections when you apply for a job at a company.

Answer 8

Follow my step by step tutorial:

1. s***w off. We have too many lobbyists already.

Answer 9

Unless you have access to large amounts of capital, No Point!