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GM hires veteran political consultant
The size of the request surprised even some of the company's staunchest defenders, said the sources, who were not authorized to speak publicly. Republicans opposed to more federal aid have cited the size of the request, amid massive federal spending on economic stimulus and bank bailouts, as a reason to cut the companies off.
At the same time, potential foes in the bailout battle are enlisting their own top consultants. A committee of bondholders in tough negotiations about restructuring GM's massive debt has retained the Glover Park Group, one of Washington's most prominent lobbying and political consulting firms.
GM and Chrysler LLC submitted plans this week on how they intend to restructure their businesses to stave off bankruptcy; a presidential task force to review the plans will hold its first meeting today. GM's requests could add up to more than $30 billion; Chrysler asked for an additional $5 billion, on top of $4 billion in loans it has received.
The companies argue that without the money, they would fall into bankruptcy, an even more expensive option for the government. But the size of the political challenge is substantial.
Two-thirds of Americans oppose any new aid to the car companies, according to a survey released this week by Rasmussen Reports. Forty-four percent of those surveyed said it was better for the economy to let the companies collapse; just 33 percent said it was better to provide more money.
Whouley's addition could be aimed at changing that. GM spokesman Greg Martin refused to confirm that Whouley had been hired, saying only, 'As with most large corporations, GM hires from time to time outside consultants to provide counsel and expertise on complex policy issues.' Whouley's consulting firm, Dewey Square Group, also would not confirm he was working for GM.
But Whouley is widely considered to be one of the Democratic Party's best organizers of grass-roots campaigns, focusing on building field organizations and get-out-the-vote operations for election campaigns. His hiring is likely a signal that GM wants to increase efforts outside Washington to build political support.
At the same time, potential foes in the bailout battle are enlisting their own top consultants. A committee of bondholders in tough negotiations about restructuring GM's massive debt has retained the Glover Park Group, one of Washington's most prominent lobbying and political consulting firms.
GM and Chrysler LLC submitted plans this week on how they intend to restructure their businesses to stave off bankruptcy; a presidential task force to review the plans will hold its first meeting today. GM's requests could add up to more than $30 billion; Chrysler asked for an additional $5 billion, on top of $4 billion in loans it has received.
The companies argue that without the money, they would fall into bankruptcy, an even more expensive option for the government. But the size of the political challenge is substantial.
Two-thirds of Americans oppose any new aid to the car companies, according to a survey released this week by Rasmussen Reports. Forty-four percent of those surveyed said it was better for the economy to let the companies collapse; just 33 percent said it was better to provide more money.
Whouley's addition could be aimed at changing that. GM spokesman Greg Martin refused to confirm that Whouley had been hired, saying only, 'As with most large corporations, GM hires from time to time outside consultants to provide counsel and expertise on complex policy issues.' Whouley's consulting firm, Dewey Square Group, also would not confirm he was working for GM.
But Whouley is widely considered to be one of the Democratic Party's best organizers of grass-roots campaigns, focusing on building field organizations and get-out-the-vote operations for election campaigns. His hiring is likely a signal that GM wants to increase efforts outside Washington to build political support.
