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Pawlenty announces exit from Financial Services Roundtable

CEO and former Minnesota governor expected to run for office he previously held for eight years, will step down in March Pawlenty Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will step down in March as CEO of the Financial Services Roundtable ahead of a possible run for a third term as governor in his home state. Pawlenty announced Feb. 6 his decision to leave the $21 million-revenue FSR, which he has led since 2012. He did not immediately announce future plans but scheduled a meeting with GOP donors Feb. 12 to talk about Minnesota's political future. Political observers believe the meeting signals his intention to jump into the governor's race. "FSR is now poised to provide even… Read More