QOTD: Phil Gingrey (R-Dumbasapost)
by digby
What is that they say about a gaffe being an accidental truth?
“In a few years [my staff] can just go to K Street and make $500,000 a year. Meanwhile I’m stuck here making $172,000.” … Rep. Phil Gingrey, (R-Dumbasapost)
Here’s how that works: A lobbyist says to a staff member that he likes the cut of her jib, thinks she’s very smart and has a big future in DC. He tells her to “stay in touch” and when she’s ready to change jobs, give him a call. From that time on, she’s thinking about his offer and that 500k a year. How do you suppose that affects her analysis and advice for the Representative or Senator she works for?
They don’t have to bribe them outright. They just have to tell them they like them. Easy as pie.
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