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18. Romney Co-Chair Abandons Campaign, Will Head Group Lobbying Against Wall Street Reform

Thu Sep 20, 2012, 10:03 AM

Sep 2012

Romney Co-Chair Abandons Campaign, Will Head Group Lobbying Against Wall Street Reform
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2012/09/20/879191/tim-pawlenty-bank-lobbyist/

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Pawlenty Steps Down From Romney Campaign To Join Bank Lobbying Group (updated) [View all] ProSense Sep 2012 OP

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