CEOs Can't Get Enough of the Capital
With Washington in disarray, executives are showing up to offer advice and protect their interests
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At the height of his NBA career, Michael Jordan rebuffed a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate who was seeking his endorsement. “Republicans buy sneakers, too,” Jordan famously explained. Chief executives have typically come to the same conclusion: Getting involved in Washington politics is ultimately bad for business. Better to keep your distance and hire a team of lobbyists.