Dick Gephardt's Fall: How a Progressive Stalwart Turned into a Spectacular Political Sellout
As a politician, he was a champion of progressive reform. Now he lobbies for its enemies.
In a town where everyone seemingly has a price, Gephardt has distinguished himself, selling his reputation as a pro-labor, pro-universal healthcare, pro-environment expert and advocate to his new corporate masters, giving their efforts to kill and maim reforms a familiar, friendly face in the Democratic establishment. As a result, Gephardt has become a highly sought-after and very effective lobbyist. He has also betrayed nearly every principle he once ... Full Story »
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