Sunday, March 06, 2011
Kendrick Meek: DC lobbyist, but for whom? by gimleteye
Long before last November's election, a rumor circulated that Kendrick Meek's decision to remain in a doomed US Senate race was not based on a promise by Democrats to support a Clinton supporter so much as consideration of future employment as a lobbyist in DC. Lately, a rumor along that line emerged, although a search of database registrations for Meek does not turn up on the excellent website, Opensecrets or Congress databases. The Carrie Meek Group does turn up interestingly as formerly a lobbyist for another lobbyist, Alcade and Faye (one of the three Miami-Dade lobbyists in DC). Similarly Meek is rumored to be lobbying for another lobbyist; leaving us to question who employs Meek and who are his clients, and whether either tie back to an election that delivered Marco Rubio with ease to the national stage. The former congressman voted for lobbying reform and disclosure of bundled donations in 2007.
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Great all we need is more of a revolving door and more catering to special interests. Florida is already sinking in greed and exploitation of public office and public money. Structure of governments here must change and the people running governments here must change because it is all designed to work for the profiteering special interests and to overrun the public interest, all at the expense of the taxpayer. Just look at what is happening in Surfside. http://whocontrolssurfsideflorida.blogspot.com/
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Too funny I asked this same question on Friday (to friends of the family)...it is my understanding that Kendrick is in fact not doing anything political at this time including lobbying...which I was surprised by...can not say the same thing for his Momma...she is still fully engaged...of course Alcade does not need Carrie now that her son is no longer in DC.
Carrie Meek did a hell of a job for Transit in Washington. Look at the results!
Everyone who IS an insider knows that Kendrick Meek -- and his mother -- are beholden to "the strongest supporter of Marquito Rubio," and how this individual was able to pull the "you owe me and I'm collecting, I need you to stay in the election so we can beat Charlie, and then, we'll take care of you." Those WHO ARE NOT INSIDERS can only speculate, as always! Continue to fool yourselves.
How does one add to this conversation without appearing to have a personal vendetta?
Sometimes those who appear to have personal vendettas have very valid reasons to believe what they do.
Who were Rubio's strongest supporters, anyway?
Braman is one.
Akerman Senterfitt was heavily involved in the failed bio-park. They also have a presence in DC and have previously hired many Republican heavy hitters from FL.
Any involvement there?
Same firm, same connected dots, that are conspiring to destroy the integrity of Surfside's zoning code $$$$ just search: Who Controls Surside ..... and also for Save Surfside .... help in any way you can
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