The Obama era brings boom times for lobbyists

Is Obama good for the lobbying industry? My Examiner column looks at the numbers that say

Yes.Early numbers suggest that the first quarter of 2009 has seen lobbying in the nation’s capital spike by nearly 22 percent over last year, which would be the largest ever increase in lobbying activity — and a strong indication that President Barack Obama has helped usher in a Golden Era for K Street.

Read the whole thing here.