As the Times reported, Manafort, one of the most successful influence peddlers, a phrase he once used publicly to describe himself, in the history of Washington, pitched himself to Trump as an outsider.
Impact can be measured whether information is disseminated, read and discussed by policy actors up to successful influence of it on policy itself.
This paper explored the successful influence of the alcohol industry in shaping the policy agenda and determining the policy outcome towards a tax-free environment for alcohol in Hong Kong.
Clinton's crocodile tears for the treatment of this Asian-American are intended to wash away three sins: allowing China's agents easy White House access, successful influence-by-contribution and repeated exploitation of lax nuclear lab security.
"We have not historically been very successful influencing the administration on currency, they do what they please," he said.
So, observe how the most successful scientists influence others, and learn from their approach.
There is considerable evidence that patients' beliefs about taking treatments (e.g. ease of access, burden, perceived likelihood of successful consequences) influence uptake and adherence [ 35].
Specifically, it was: unsuccessful at significantly influencing the knowledge or attitudes of merchants or the public; modestly successful at influencing the behavior of merchants and the public; and modestly successful at reducing litter loads in stormwater.
As Chalabi saw it, he had understood America too well, and had been too successful in influencing its foreign policy.
"My assessment is that while Iran has tried hard, it has not been successful in influencing outcomes," said the man who replaced Hill, newly arrived US ambassador Jim Jeffries.
The Seville painter Murillo (1617-82), withisingratiatinglygly hazy Madonnas and charming urchins, was the sole successful export, influencing artists such as Gainsborough, Reynolds and Greuze.
