Pawlenty Steps Down From Romney Campaign To Join Bank Lobbying Group

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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. 

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