John Ashcroft, who was the head of the Justice Department for four years, apparently approached XM in the days after the Sirius/XM merger announcement - offering his firm's consulting services, according to a spokesman for XM.
XM declined Ashcroft's offer to work as a lobbyist for the company. He was subsequently hired by the NAB, who vehemently opposes the merger. Ashcroft sent a letter recently to his successor Alberto Gonzales blasting the proposed merger
"After the merger was announced, Mr. Ashcroft's firm contacted us about hiring him to assist us," said Nathaniel Brown, a spokesman for XM. "We declined. Apparently the National Association of Broadcasters opted to pay him to parrot their views."
NAB executive director Dennis Wharton said, "NAB approached former Attorney General Ashcroft to review the proposed XM-Sirius merger and offer his honest opinion as an antitrust expert. We are not aware of any alleged previous discussions between Mr. Ashcroft and officials at either satellite radio company."
The Ashcroft Group, had revenue of $2.34 million in 2006, according to opensecrets.org.
The thought Ashcroft was shopping his services to both sides may raise some doubts as to how in-depth his review on the merger. Simply being hired by the NAB alone calls into question Ashcroft's "insight" on the merger. But that he approached both XM and the NAB? Well, that just speaks volumes.
let the eagle soar.
No. let the sh*t hit the fan. :D
That man is the devil. Look at that evil face. Not good.
Why is anyone surprised by this? A whore will strap on the knee pads for anyone with cash in hand.
I agree...the man's a whore.
so skeevey
Couldn't find a more flattering photo of the man?
Scumbag!
This is the same guy who billed taxpayers $50,000 to buy a curtain to cover up a naked boob on a statue at the Justice department... the fact he'd first offer to defend the employers of O&A is just a little bit funny.
And dare I say it: Flip-flopper!
Lawyers are liar! From top to the bottom of the food chain is all about greed and fame.
“The Ashcroft Group, had revenue of $2.34 million in 2006” Same old, same old just bunch of greedy upper collars people try to make money! It this a holy thing to do? to them the answer is 100% yes.
Lawyers are liar! From top to the bottom of the food chain is all about greed and fame.
“The Ashcroft Group, had revenue of $2.34 million in 2006” Same old, same old just bunch of greedy upper collars people try to make money! It’s this a holy thing to do? To them the answer is 100% yes.