Frustrated by efforts to work with industry groups with GOP ties, Democrats convened association heads to work on “common interests” Senate Democratic leadership called a meeting this week with more than a dozen trade group leaders to send their own message to Washington’s industry associations—be prepared to work with us if you want our help. Trade groups played down the tone of the hour-long meeting convened by Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s office (D-Mich.) on July 16. “Basically the Democratic leaders were trying to underscore their desire to work with the business community,” said Steve O’Connor, a lobbyist for Mortgage Bankers Association who attended the meeting. “They… Read More