It's a tumultuous time in DC, as Barack Obama's election means some 8,000 politically appointed jobs open up that had been filled by Republicans – and several hundred of those are principally in communications. Some ex-Bush White House appointees will be going into public affairs and PR firms in DC; others will be leaving town permanently.
During the election, trade groups, nonprofits, and other advocacy organizations had some difficulty being heard. Now, with a new administration and Congress soon ...