A Roll Call article has shed light on Obama administration officials that have been poached by K Street lobbying firms in the past two weeks. This might not be such a big deal but it becomes an issue when it affects the Obama administration's credibility. As you know the President has repeatedly boasted that his administration has limited the influence of K Street. While "The Pledge" has impressed some public interest advocates, it has been derided and mocked by DC insiders. One thing Obama administration officials who aspire to be lobbyists could do is simply not register as lobbyists.