In the News
2007
Associated Press December 26, 2007
“Former Clinton administration official Jack Quinn, who co-founded one of Washington's most influential lobbying outfits Quinn Gillespie & Associates LLC, said it stands to reason 'almost arithmetically' the industry is reaching a limit.
'But, look, there's a lot of business in the field,' he said. 'There's a lot to be done.'"
topThe Washington Post December 25, 2007
“When Global Action for Children, an advocacy organization for orphans and vulnerable children in developing nations, needed professional help to stage a Washington news conference this past April, it turned to Quinn Gillespie & Associates.”
At the time, Global Action did not have enough staff to launch its new drive to increase U.S. funding for primary-school education in poor countries. So the lobbying and PR firm provided ample assistance free of charge.
Lobbyists don't get much respect from the public. But behind the scenes, lobbying and public relations firms such as Quinn Gillespie often do a lot of good deeds -- without pay -- to advance public and charitable interests.
In this holiday season, let's take note of a few of them.
Quinn Gillespie, for example, helped plan and manage the news conference, which featured actress Angelina Jolie, Global Action's honorary board chair; Kay Warren of California's Saddleback Church; and the group's executive director, Jennifer Delaney.
Quinn Gillespie staffers Rochelle Behrens, Catherine Goode, Virginia Hume, Sue Garman Kranias, Richard C. Powell Jr. and Ashley Prime drafted and sent out news releases, edited speeches, and managed the event's arrangements. Jack Quinn, an advisory board member, backed the effort."
"This was truly invaluable to GAC," Delaney said. "We could not have done it without them."
topCQ Weekly November 2007
“Some of K Street’s Best links to the Democrats…”
"The midterm election that handed control of Congress to the Democrats a year ago presented an enormous opportunity to dozens of Lobbyists with past Democratic Affiliations at the Capitol…”
“…Following are some of the better-known, and better-connected, Democrats in the lobbying world today:...”
“…Kevin Kayes joined Quinn Gillespie & Associates in late 2006 and has clients including Daimler, Bank of America Corp., AT&T services Inc. and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. His final stops during 23 years on Capitol Hill were as chief counsel to Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and staff director of the Senate Commerce Committee”
topWashingtonian June 2007
“After culling the lobby disclosure reports and checking on who has gotten things done, who is likely to get things done in the next few years, and who has the best connections and influence, we present Washington’s 50 top lobbyists…
4. Jack Quinn, Quinn Gillespie & Associates. A former White House counsel to President Clinton and confidant of Al Gore’s, Jack Quinn has jumped to the top of the heap of former Democratic bigwigs…
8. Ed Gillespie, Quinn Gillespie & Associates. The Democrats may have won Congress, but the White House is still in Republican hands, and this former RNC chair has turned his relationship with President Bush into an -million business.”
topRoll Call June 4, 2007
“Chris McCannell, 37, a former chief of staff to Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) who recently left the Hill, hosted a Majority Under 40 gathering for Arcuri at his new firm, Quinn Gillespie & Associates. The get-togethers are important, McCannell said, because young downtown Democrats don't have the same Congressional alumni networks that their GOP counterparts have crafted during their 12 years in the majority...‘I think it's a benefit because we're the ones who have recently come off the Hill and they're the ones who have recently come to town,’ McCannell said. ‘We can grow together.’”
topThe Politico May 16, 2007
“The well-established lobbying firm had Senate fixers Dave Hoppe and Kevin Kayes, a bipartisan duo with a combined 50 years of Hill experience…
...They have quickly become the firm's go-to players on all things Senate. In a chamber that often needs 60 votes to accomplish anything, a bipartisan approach is crucial, they said.
Kayes retired from the Senate after serving as chief counsel to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) between 2005 and 2006. He also spent 12 years as an assistant floor parliamentarian. In all, he worked on the Hill for 23 years.
Hoppe joined Quinn Gillespie in 2003. In addition to working for Lott, he spent 27 years in Congress working for, among others, Rep. Jack Kemp (R-N.Y.) and Sen. Dan Coats (R-Ind.).”
topThe Hill April 25, 2007
“...we highlight the best ‘hired guns’ and corporate lobbyists on K Street. The list is determined through conversations with members of Congress, key aides and lobbyists themselves.
...Ed Gillespie, Quinn Gillespie and Associates The former Republican National Committee chairman now heads the Virginia GOP but still shows his mettle as a top Washington strategist...
...Manuel Ortiz, Quinn Gillespie & Associates, a top fundraiser for Democrats, served on Sen. John Kerry’s (D-Mass.) presidential campaign and has strong ties to top Senate Democrats...
...Jack Quinn, Quinn Gillespie & Associates Quinn and his firm have continued to grow in revenues and reputation since he left the Clinton White House...”
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