When is all is politically lost, don’t forget the law

However good a lobbyist you are, you are going to lose.  Sometimes, you won’t be able to persuade officials and politicians to back your case. Your client’s case may be politically hopeless,  or your political opponents too strong. You need to be able to cope with loss. It’s part of your work. Even when you … Read more

Don’t go for a public meltdown

It’s smart not to enter into a public spat. You are unlikely to come out looking good. Bret Stephens shows (link)even experienced journalists can go off the reserve. You or your clients are going to get goaded. When it happens, the best thing to do is nothing. Don’t enter a public spat. It looks to … Read more