COP on the Hill: Stories from the week of February 03, 2017

COP on the Hill:

Stories from the week of February 03, 2017

Where’s my coat: I put my new jacket in the coat room for the Grover Norquist meeting. I always place it on the front of the rack, so all can read the message. (see below)
Since last year another attendee has been moving it to the middle of the rack, so no one can read it….= I still have a ways to go

How to succeed: This text from Don Murphy of MPP to Mike Correia of NCIA , “if you are on the Hill, stop by FinServ in 2128 (Rayburn). Good opp to meet new members.” Don has been sending these types of messages since he arrived two years ago. This type of intel sharing has never been done in 10 years on the Hill. Don is also the author of the 100 ‘getable’ R members, allowing us to focus on who might evolve and shift their vote our way. Thank you Don.

History Lesson: in my 10 years on the Hill – Don is the first MJ reformer (besides me) to be on the Hill several days a week, EVERY week. The novelty of having lunch with a fellow MJ reformer has still not worn off.

This week’s stats:

2298 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 11 this week

2 meetings

COP stats since inception: August 2009

25 major conferences attended – (United Nations drug conf, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc) 0 this week
161 personal chats with a Member of Congress.. 00 this week
139 interviews and reports in minor media = 00 this week.
72 Radio Interviews. 00 this week

205 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc. 0 this week

84 published letters to the editor (value per MAPINC in free publicity: $83,000).. 0 this week
42 published interviews/foto in major (daily) newspapers or magazine… 0 this week
62 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media..This week (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR)…02 this week (NBC twice)
* 2 editorials in daily papers mentioning Howard’s efforts & in support of COP position
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
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