Seems business as usual. Senators wouldn't even return our phone calls. So we had to resort to hiring a lobbyist who they would answer the phone for. Anytime

Seems business as usual. Senators wouldn't even return our phone calls. So we had to resort to hiring a lobbyist who they would answer the phone for. Anytime we'd have a call with the senators assistant, we'd have a call with the lobbyist first. He'd coach us on how to behave, dress, and what to say. We'd then call the assistant and perform our rehearsed parts just like any other theater production. Access to our representative is gate-kept financially.