Nothing is a secret in Annapolis.

A lobbyist asked me today about legislation of mine that is still in the drafting stage. I have discussed the concept with a few people but have yet to introduce the bill.

The lobbyist had a friendly insight: the name of someone who might have problems with my bill.

I reached out to that person right away.

There are no secrets here; you try to avoid surprises.

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Two people met with me about a bill that liberals are more likely to support than conservatives.

You want to have judges and lawyers lobby your bill, I advised them.

Members of the establishment supporting a liberal bill will help you with conservatives.