Murphy was not only the Senator from Pennsylvania but also the nominal leader of the Progressives.
As a result, Karen Miller's influence on K Street was more potent than ever.
And Leo was the source of it all.
Maintaining her relationship with Leo and prioritizing his requests was not just a matter of loyalty to a former ally. It was essential for preserving her own place in Washington's pyramid of power.
"Mobilize all our political connections. Call the senior staffers on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, contact our inside source at the Department of Energy's export licensing office, and get in touch with the approval supervisor at the Federal Environmental Protection Agency."
Karen provided specific talking points.
"Tell them that Senator Murphy is paying close attention to recent energy export policies."
"Ask them if they've recently received any urgent, expedited approval requests from the major energy companies."
