Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R), who left office today, wasted no time in lining up his next career move. As expected, the former uber-lobbyist and founder of BGR Group will return to his old firm, the lobby shop announced today.
In a short statement, the firm said it “is pleased to announce Governor Haley Barbour will return to the firm as Founding Partner.”
Barbour, a longtime Washington insider known for his Mississippi drawl, remained a presence inside the Beltway even while serving as governor. In 2009, he was elected chairman of the Republican Governors Association, a position that regularly brought him to D.C. And when he considered a presidential run, he had a long list of former colleagues and clients who were ready to line up in support.
His Washington career also included serving as chairman of the Republican National Committee in the 1990s.
His clients have included tobacco, auto, pharmaceutical and defense companies.
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