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The Big Casino – Lame Duck 2024

Following last week’s elections, Congress returns to work in Washington before a targeted adjournment date of December 20th. Here are some initial thoughts about the …

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Smith-Free Adds “Rising Star” to Republican Roster

Max Becker has joined The Smith Free Group, a well-known bipartisan K Street firm, as Vice President. Formerly at another advocacy firm, Becker is also …

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The Big Casino — January 2024

“This place is a pressure cooker.” –Speaker Mike Johnson After a relatively quiet holiday recess, Washington must rev up quickly.  The pace of the presidential …

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Smith-Free’s Chairman Jim Free Receives Prestigious CMA Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Smith-Free Group’s Chairman, Jim Free, received the J. William Denny Award in recognition of his work and contributions to …

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Election Day 2023

It is Election Day in Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana, and approximately one year until Election Day 2024. But before everyone begins over-analyzing results from …

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The Big Casino – Electing a New Speaker

“Indeed, it has been said Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to …

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Congratulations to Smith-Free SVP John Christie

Smith-Free Group would like to congratulate our friend and colleague, John Christie, and his bride, Paloma Perez, on their recent nuptials.  John, a valued member …

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