Hillary & DWS Pick Influence Peddlers to Guide DNC Platform, Including Albright's Stonebridge Intl

[amborin]

https://theintercept.com/2016/05/25/hillary-clinton-debbie-wasserman-schultz-pick-corporate-influence-peddlers-to-guide-dnc-platform/

Hillary Clinton, Debbie Wasserman Schultz Pick Influence Peddlers to Guide DNC Platform
Lee Fang
Zaid Jilani
May 25 2016, 12:29 p.m.

Three professional influence peddlers, including a registered corporate lobbyist, have been chosen by Hillary Clinton and Democratic National Committee Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., to serve on the committee responsible for drafting the party’s platform.

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Wendy Sherman and Carol Browner, two of the representatives chosen by Clinton, work at the Albright Stonebridge Group, a “government affairs” firm that was created in 2009 through a merger with Madeleine Albright’s consulting company and Stonebridge International, a defense contractor lobbying shop.

The website for the company touts its ability to win favors and influence with government officials throughout the world on behalf of corporate clients, from shaping regulatory standards in the U.S. for a European automotive business to engaging “with the highest levels of the Saudi government.” H.P. Goldfield, vice president at the firm, is a registered lobbyist for the Saudi Arabian government.

The Albright Stonebridge Group did not respond to a request to provide a client list. But recent reports reveal that the firm has been tapped in recent months to work for Elliott Management, the hedge fund run by billionaire Paul Singer, one of the most prolific donors to Republican Super PACs.

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[Thinkingabout]

1. And what are the Sanders picks gong to provide. Understand this Rep Elijah Cummings is a smart

strong person, he will be the chair, all of the disparaging remarks is not going to give any more leverage to Sanders picks.

[cali]

9. Do you even know who Bill Mckibben is?

[JRLeft]

19. No that poster doesn't. If Hillary said he sickest her supporters would trash him even though he

wants to save the planet.

[cali]

21. Well, I'm curious to hear from that poster herself

[JRLeft]

23. I suspect you won't get an answer. It's hard to defend corruption.

[Trust Buster]

2. More intolerance. Sanders was given his choices and Hillary has a right to hers. Childish.

[hobbit709]

3. So you're OK with corporate lobbyists writing the platform?

That tells me all I need to know about you.

[Trust Buster]

5. She has earned the right to her choices as does Sanders. You didn't receive a single vote, thank you

[hobbit709]

6. Like I said, you're OK with corporate lobbyists writing the platform.

that makes you one of two things: 1. A willing minion of the 1% or 2. A useful idiot.

[Trust Buster]

8. I'm o.k. with a person who earned millions of votes making her own decisions.

That's why I voted for her. Did I really need to explain the obvious ? And no, YOU ARE NOT A VICTIM !!!!!!

[hobbit709]

12. I see you didn't answer the question but just went to calling names.

[Trust Buster]

17. I gave you the best answer. She earned that right by earning millions of votes including mine.

[hobbit709]

18. So if she decided to pick Lucifer to write the platform, you'd say she earned the right to pick him?

[JRLeft]

20. The answer is yes, she could appoint Ted Cruz and that poster would approve.

[hobbit709]

22. That's pretty much what I think about said poster too.

And Lucifer would be a better choice than Cruz.

[JRLeft]

24. Her supporters want her no matter what. She's proving our side right every day.

She corrupt.

[Trust Buster]

25. Your intolerance has clouded your vision of how this democracy thing works. Voters vote for their

representatives. Those representatives use that authority to make decision given to power vested in them by the voters. Sanders has appointed those that he believes in. Hillary did the same. You didn't vote for her but wish to dictate to her. That's not democracy.

[hobbit709]

26. MY intolerance. That, coming from you is about the most absurd thing today.

Projection, thy name is Trust Buster.

[Trust Buster]

28. She received millions of votes and yet you, a person that didn't vote for her, wish to dictate whom

she chooses to appoint to a committee. That's the very definition of intolerance.

[cali]

13. So you're ok with Bernie's pick's?

[Trust Buster]

15. I don't care who he picked. He earned that right.

[cali]

16. Pretty much how I feel about her picks

[think]

27. Good grief. /nt

[Trust Buster]

29. I know, democracy is such a horrible thing.....LOL

[PufPuf23]

7. Trust Busting just isn't about breaking up corporate monopolies

at DU 2016.

[Trust Buster]

11. A foolish comment. She earned the right to make these appointments based on the millions of

votes she earned. You earned zero votes and are just whining.

[tonyt53]

4. Yes it is!

[cali]

10. And you hilly fans have been trashing him non-stop since he did.

[Skwmom]

14. This should make for some great protest signs at the convention.

Of course, it is not their fault that they chose to go this route.

It is all Bernie's fault.

[Scuba]

30. Yeah, but Paul Singer never used the word "niggardized" so it's all good.

Never mind the deaths he's caused.





When people like this have input to the Democratic Party platform the world is upside down.




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[Thinkingabout]

31. Or she could have named some one who has made dispataging statements

About President Obama.

[Armstead]

32. Here's an example of the mentality

From their website Case Histories. It all sound like such a benign word for "flexing corporate muscle to bypass pesky regulations"



http://www.albrightstonebridge.com/case-studies/europe-regulatory-guidance-advocacy-and-stakeholder-engagement

A global pharmaceutical firm sought advocacy and regulatory guidance in a European nation whose pharmaceutical sector was experiencing rapid growth. Unexpected regulations posed challenges to the client, including delayed approvals for new medications and increased difficulties bringing products to market.

The Approach

ASG’s Europe team developed a strategy to strengthen relationships between the client and pharmaceutical industry stakeholders. We also worked to position the client as an industry leader prepared and willing to make its voice heard, both on its own and on behalf of the industry, on vital regulatory issues.

The Result

Our client received timely drug approvals, while securing pricing necessary for product economic viability, and a commitment from the government to triple its pharmaceuticals budget for certain classes of drugs in recognition of the benefits offered. These outcomes, both benefiting the client, also brought value to the country through access to a range of new life-saving medicines for its citizens. Over time, ASG’s support was expanded to effectively address similar issues in other markets, including Brazil, China, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Venezuela.

The Challenge

A leading retailer sought to enter the Chinese market through acquisition. Despite the company's financial strength and strong reputation, the transaction was threatened by local opposition.

Our Approach

Our China team developed a plan to secure government approval of the transaction, with an activity plan that culminated with the scheduled visit by a U.S. Cabinet Secretary. The core of our plan hinged on identifying and then engaging Chinese stakeholders who supported the acquisition. We maintained close contact with various officials and agencies involved in the government's consideration of the transaction to monitor the approval process and immediately address challenges as they arose. The client company also leveraged U.S. government support to engage and advocate to their Chinese counterparts in support of the investment.

The Result

Our client received approval of the acquisition in record time. The transaction was announced at a public event with senior U.S. and Chinese government officials, providing the company with significant positive publicity during its China market debut.

Don't know who the Cabinet secretary was...but using officials to steamroll local opposition to a "major retailer"?

[amborin]

35. thanks for posting this! terrible!

[tomm2thumbs]

33. unacceptable

and yet the DNC accepts this


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maybe unacceptable will finally become real

[snowy owl]

34. Divide the picks per the percentage of delegates earned. DWS earned zero.

Why should she get to pick any members? Let the peoples' candidates pick. What a screwed up system we have.

[Cheese Sandwich]

36. Sounds shitty. That's why we need the political revolution.

I can't believe Bernie picked Cornel West for this. It's like a huge middle finger to the ruling class. How awesome.