Former Senator Even Bayh Appointed to Board of Directors of Marathon Oil Company

Former Senator Evan Bayh

Former Senator Evan Bayh said last year he decided to leave the Senate because of the increasing tumultuous nature of partisan politics in Washington, D.C.  I wasn't persuaded then that Bayh was candid about his motives and I was further skeptical of the timing of his decision which ensured that insiders picked the nominee instead of Democratic primary voters. Unfortunately, Bayh never received critical press questioning his real motives for retiring and when that decision was actually made.

Since leaving, Bayh accepted an analyst position with FoxNews (much to the chagrin of liberals) and he took a lobbying position with the United States Chamber of Commerce.  Today, Marathon Oil announced that former Senator Bayh has joined its board of directors.

Hmmm, maybe, just maybe Bayh left to cash in on his political influence?

Thanks to Doug Masson's blog for pointing out this new development.