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(116,464 posts) Thu Sep 20, 2012, 09:07 AM Sep 2012

Pawlenty Steps Down From Romney Campaign To Join Bank Lobbying Group (updated) [View all]

Pawlenty Steps Down From Romney Campaign To Join Bank Lobbying Group

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will join the Washington-based Financial Services Roundtable as its new president and CEO, the bank lobbying firm announced Thursday. Pawlenty will step down as national co-chair of the Romney campaign, according to CNN.

The Financial Services Roundtable lobbies on behalf of large banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions. Pawlenty will begin his role on November 1, 2012.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/pawlenty-steps-down-from-romney-campaign-to-join

Rats!!!

Updated to add:

Ezra KleinVerified?@ezraklein

Romney's national co-chair is stepping down to be the head lobbyist for the financial services industry. He couldn't have waited six weeks?

http://twitter.com/ezraklein/status/248770885169860608

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Et tu, Tim?.... hwmnbn Sep 2012 #1

The Rats are Heather MC Sep 2012 #2

Biggest rats first. How titanic of them. Bucky Sep 2012 #25

R.O.U.S. Heather MC Sep 2012 #26

Every man for himself malaise Sep 2012 #3

Romney congratulates Pawlenty for jumping ship ProSense Sep 2012 #4

Sounds like Romney is abandoning his own campaign too! yardwork Sep 2012 #7

Yes, more "vital to the future of our country" than electing Romney. ProSense Sep 2012 #10

Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah malaise Sep 2012 #8

love these tweets Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2012 #5

"Man overboard" ProSense Sep 2012 #9

I know. I read one I couldn't find again...but it said Pawlenty's had pawlenty of Romney. nt Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2012 #17

*snort* dixiegrrrrl Sep 2012 #24

'He couldn't have waited 6 wks?' It's like withdrawing from a course ProgressiveEconomist Sep 2012 #6

The secret tape was the last straw malaise Sep 2012 #13

Campaignus Interruptus. JBoy Sep 2012 #16

what good will a head lobbyist for the financial industry be if Pelosi takes the house back Johonny Sep 2012 #19

It's gotta be bad for that steaming pile of Skidmore Sep 2012 #11

Like rats leaving a sinking ship.... FSogol Sep 2012 #12

That's the first time someone resigned to spend more time with his family BeyondGeography Sep 2012 #14

Smart man! sinkingfeeling Sep 2012 #15

Romney Co-Chair Abandons Campaign, Will Head Group Lobbying Against Wall Street Reform ProSense Sep 2012 #18

Breaking: Romney quits campaign to take job lobbying for the 1%... L0oniX Sep 2012 #37

thank gaud, onethatcares Sep 2012 #20

Rats abandoning a sinking ship, MadHound Sep 2012 #21

Pawlenty just doesn't have Enough. johnlucas Sep 2012 #22

There's absolutely no difference.... zentrum Sep 2012 #23

I hate that fucking little weasel. Zoeisright Sep 2012 #27

Little Timmy - Big Time LOSER Elliemama Sep 2012 #28

damn! Coexist Sep 2012 #29

The only cabinet in Tim's future was in his kitchen DefenseLawyer Sep 2012 #30

Romney's just a fall guy. The GOP establishment never really thought they could beat Obama. Daniel537 Sep 2012 #31

Oh, they expected to buy the election. n/t ProSense Sep 2012 #32

"...taking up noble work as a banking lobbyist." cheapdate Sep 2012 #33

Oh that revolving door. A chance to use info gained as govervor to get rich and influence policy sad sally Sep 2012 #34

Well... M_M Sep 2012 #35

So he's going to work for his owners. L0oniX Sep 2012 #36

Here in Minnesota, we have lots of lakes. Thor_MN Sep 2012 #38

LOL! n/t ProSense Sep 2012 #39

Timmy Pawley realize the sinking ship called Mittens 2012.... LovingA2andMI Sep 2012 #40

Some say The Wizard Sep 2012 #41

Potential Pawlenty replacement withdraws bluedeer71 Sep 2012 #42

Obvious question...... Left Coast2020 Sep 2012 #43

Who's Next? klook Sep 2012 #51

1.8 million a year estimated pay according to Minnesota Public Radio Bosso 63 Sep 2012 #44

Giggle! lunatica Sep 2012 #47

oops! Bosso 63 Sep 2012 #48

You can fix it anytime now lunatica Sep 2012 #49

He knows there is no hope of a cabinet position. Cut bait and head out. morningfog Sep 2012 #45

Another job done badly for his resume lunatica Sep 2012 #46

Republicans worship only one thing, MONEY. olegramps Sep 2012 #50