Lobbyists with Clout

Thanks to the readers for your suggestions. Please send additional suggestions as we add to our list of Lobbyists with Clout.

Now it’s your turn. We have three more slots for the top 10! Send us your suggestions to politickerme@aol.com.

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Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce
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Chris has the brains, the skills and an instinct for survival that would make the Taliban jealous.  He appeals to liberals and conservatives and is more often than not - the guy behind the guy in many Legislative deals.

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Mooseridge Associates
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Another long-time hall walker, Ms. Sweet has a monopoly on all things liberal.  She has a good team, works long hours and has great connections state-wide.  Few people can pull together a rent-a-mob quicker or more effectively.

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Mitchell & Co.
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Connections, Connections, Connections – Oh and a team of democratic insiders that can help deliver on Jim’s endless hallway assurances.

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Maine Hospital Association
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A tenacious fighter in the Legislative arena, Ms. Mayhew is unwavering in her defense of Maine Hospitals.  Most folks would wilt under the daily assault from the Legislature – she appears to enjoy it.

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Verrill Dana, LLP
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Quiet, smart, steady.  Jim is the Cal Ripken of Lobbyists --shows up everyday and delivers.

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Preti-Flaherty
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Think Pit Bull versus a golden retriever …..you just know who’s going to win. 

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Preti-Flaherty
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Look it’s Severin Beliveau!  He’s like the guy you see just before you sign on the dotted line for your new car---you are gong to buy it at that point—and he makes sure you do.  He has more chits to call-in than any one in the State.

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Comments

Not worth filling in the


Not worth filling in the final three spots, eh?

11/24/07 8:18 am

Susan Mitchell


Now with Maine Maritime, previously MSEA-SEIU

11/24/07 6:40 pm

Andy McLean


Maine Medical Association

11/28/07 8:23 pm

Lobbyist with Clout


The Grand Master of Lobbying in the State House is John Delahanty, of Pierce Atwood. Smart, savy, experienced, and knows when to say what. Well worth his excessive fees.

02/20/08 12:59 pm

Robert has developed a tough


Robert has developed a tough survival instinct. He has routines, multiple precautions, and he is always aware. As the beginning of the story unfolds, flashbacks are used to show how things were before the apocalypse.

07/12/08 7:58 am

Who the Hell is Wally Edge?


And what does he know about lobbyists in Maine? I suggest he talk with some legislators to see who is effective. Some of these would be on it, others should be, but Edge doesn't walk the halls so how would he know?

08/08/08 3:25 pm

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