Not for one single nano second do I believe I could call any of my congress critters or senators, state or federal to talk with them, do I believe I would be able to.... I would only get an assistant at most, to help or take the call....or I could leave it on voicemail.
Same with all higher up public officials.
It has ALWAYS been, "who you know" or "who you represent" in the case of who gets our representatives ears.
Do I like it, no.
Is it illegal, no.
Is it pay for play, no.
Is it quid pro quo, no....though sometimes I think lobbying combined with campaign donations should be.
So the Prince of Bahrain asks to see Hillary, and is told no, she has no free time on her calendar.
He then donates $32 million to the Clinton Foundation and *poof* magically she is free and can see him.
Now what was it that this guy was will to fork over $32 million just to talk to the USA Secretary of State about?
Do you think that this discussioon wa about things that might hurt the American public? If not then why isnt it a public meeting with a record or transcript?
What about the APPEARANCE OF IMPROPRIETY?
Same Ervin call your office in hell!