More lobbyist trouble for John McCain
Another McCain staffer's lobbying ties explored
By MARY JACOBY
The Wall Street Journal
May 23, 2008 6:00 AM
Over the last decade, Randy Scheunemann has been a campaign staffer to John McCain, an ideological ally in the fight to contain Russian power-and a lobbyist seeking the Arizona senator’s support for former Soviet states.
Their long, intertwined relationship is typical in Washington, where Sen. McCain has served in Congress since 1983, and helps illustrate why the Republican presidential candidate is now on the defensive over ties to lobbyists.
The small lobbying firm that Mr. Scheunemann founded in 2001, Orion Strategies LLC, has earned $2.6 million from clients for whom Mr. Scheunemann directly lobbied Sen. McCain and his staff, Justice Department records show.
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By MARY JACOBY
The Wall Street Journal
May 23, 2008 6:00 AM
Over the last decade, Randy Scheunemann has been a campaign staffer to John McCain, an ideological ally in the fight to contain Russian power-and a lobbyist seeking the Arizona senator’s support for former Soviet states.
Their long, intertwined relationship is typical in Washington, where Sen. McCain has served in Congress since 1983, and helps illustrate why the Republican presidential candidate is now on the defensive over ties to lobbyists.
The small lobbying firm that Mr. Scheunemann founded in 2001, Orion Strategies LLC, has earned $2.6 million from clients for whom Mr. Scheunemann directly lobbied Sen. McCain and his staff, Justice Department records show.
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