The 9 Most Loathsome Lobbyists in Washington

By Ian Murphy, The Progressive
Posted on July 14, 2012, Printed on July 21, 2012

Tis the bleak post-Citizens United season in America—money equals speech, and corporations, super PACs, and an egregiously wealthy minority have the biggest mouths in the land. But the oligarchs’ work is never done. After the elections are bought, it’s back to the business of business—and, presumably, consuming yacht-loads of caviar and foie gras. Maximizing profit demands that high-powered lobbyists grease the wheels of legislation or grind them to a shrieking halt—whichever yields the highest return.

For your edutainment, below is a list of some of the most depraved lobbyists money can buy.