Politically Savvy Student Owns Being a Congressional Albatross
Lauren Dickinson isn’t worried, per se, that she may be a harbinger of death (career-wise anyway) for self-styled, rockstar politicos.
If anything, she’s fascinated by the power she seems to exert over self-destructive Republicans.
Just call me the kiss of death. I’m 2 for 2 with Schock & Radel. pic.twitter.com/nR4sZRBm6m
— Lauren A. Dickinson (@Laurenad0) March 17, 2015
“Just call me the kiss of death. I’m 2 for 2 with Schock & Radel,” the George Washington University student mused online while showcasing a composite shot of her posing alongside the scandal-plagued pretty boys .
It’s unclear, however, just how potent Dickinson’s grasp may be. She told HOH she happened upon Schock just a few weeks back while wandering around Georgetown (he’s shown clutching an Abercrombie & Fitch bag). But he was already grappling with the fallout from the Washington Post’s original “Downton Office” exposé by then.
She estimates she roped in Radel for a candid shot up here on Capitol Hill during summer 2013; He wouldn’t get pinched by undercover cops for scoring coke until late October that same year.
Confident you’re anonymous enough to steer clear of her ominous web?
Think again, backbenchers.
“I was a researcher for The Almanac of American Politics 2014 edition, so I recognize a lot of members of Congress,” she told HOH about her finely tuned radar. “I always try to get a picture when I can. It's part of the fun of living in D.C.”
Meanwhile, at least one social media strategist wants Dickinson to try working her magic on a certain 2016 presidential hopeful.
@Laurenad0 @HotlineJosh Hillary Clinton wants a hug too.. Can you help out?
— AS (@adeleshiv) March 17, 2015
“Hillary Clinton wants a hug too .. Can you help out?” Twitter user @adeleshiv proposed.
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