Clay Risen


Political Animals

By Clay Risen |  Jan 1, 2008

Whether they raise cash in battleground states or bring a manager's touch to a campaign, these company builders have breached the inner circle of U.S. politics.  Read story

Best Friends In D.C.: In the Agencies

By Clay Risen |  Feb 1, 2006

Officials who control the agenda--and the money.  Read story

Best Friends In D.C.: Power Brokers Activists

By Clay Risen |  Feb 1, 2006

Operatives and advocates with serious clout.  Read story

Best Friends In D.C.: On the Hill

By Clay Risen |  Feb 1, 2006

Entrepreneur-friendly members of Congress.  Read story

Who Loves You In D.C. (and Who Doesn't)

By Clay Risen |  Feb 1, 2006

Most people in and around the government are beholden to Corporate America and don't pay attention to (let alone understand) the needs of entrepreneurs. Here...  Read story

Best Friends In D.C.: Legal Minds

By Clay Risen |  Feb 1, 2006

Lawyers and judges who make the bar friendly.  Read story

D.C. Contact List

By Clay Risen |  Feb 1, 2006

They're busy folks, but here's where to find them.  Read story

With Friends Like These

By Clay Risen |  Feb 1, 2006

They are in a position to help, but lately they haven't done much.  Read story

Best Friends In D.C.: Insider Tips

By Clay Risen |  Feb 1, 2006

What does it take to get your way in Washington? We asked a few experts for their advice. Here's what they said:  Read story

Best Friends In D.C.: Thinkers

By Clay Risen |  Feb 1, 2006

The people who devise and analyze policies.  Read story