In the beginning, former Senator Mark Begich will not be lobbying directly, since that’s the law barring elected officials for two-years from that job. But working from behind and creating a lobbying strategy, that is okay. Numerous former legislators have become lobbyists in Washington, including Trent Lott, Chris Dodd, John Ashcroft, Dick Armey, Bob Packwood. The list is long.
As a former senator, Begich cannot technically lobby Congress for two years after leaving office, and Lampkin noted that he will, of course, follow the law. In fact, neither Begich nor Jackson will lobby, Lampkin told The Washington Post. Instead, “they will help us lay out the map. Then we’ll have lawyers and the day-to-day lobbyists executing it.”
That “map” likely means legislative strategies to help businesses and other clients win favorable legislation, including boosting oil and gas companies’ efforts to gain greater access to Alaska’s abundant energy resources.
As if to underscore Begich’s commitment to Brownstein’s oil and gas clients, the announcement of his hiring featured a quote from John Minge, president of BP America. Minge declared that Begich will bring “passion and energy to his new role in Washington.”
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