This article is light on organizational and financial details. You don't just go to DC once, have some meetings, and announce what has to be done, if you're serious.

You open a permanent office, meet with people on the Hill regularly, and spread campaign contributions around liberally. DC is crawling with people whose life it is to help you do that. Just drive around Chevy Chase and see all the luxury shops catering to those people.

Is that slimy and disgusting? You bet it is.