Who Says a Lobbyist Can’t Win an Election?

David Jolly’s (R) special election victory this week is “the latest sign that a D.C. lobbying or consultant background — while far from helpful or positive — isn’t a deal-breaker at the ballot box,” Politico reports.

“Jolly is the second prominent K Streeter to get a nod from voters in recent months. Lobbying shop founder and co-owner Terry McAuliffe won his Virginia gubernatorial race last fall after asking voters to look past a long history as a consummate party insider and political fixer. Two other prominent candidates with ties to lobbying firms or trade associations will face voters this year: Republican Ed Gillespie in Virginia and Democrat Debbie Dingell in Michigan.”