American Quotes and aphorisms about lobbyists Pat Quinn Patricia Schroeder Sam Wyly Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ,, Nobody ever wins the first time they run for office. Nobody's ever supposed to win their first bid ... Donald Trump Jack Abramoff James Dobson ,, The institution of the family has very few friends in Washington. There are lobbyists in Washington... Stephen Pagliuca Dick Gephardt John Paul DeJoria