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Mitch Bainwol To Succeed Hilary Rosen As RIAA Head

Posted by timothy on from the connections-and-pull dept.

bmarklein writes "The RIAA has announced that it has named Mitch Bainwol, former chief of staff to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, as chairman & CEO. He replaces Hilary Rosen, who left earlier this month. This confirms the speculation that the RIAA would appoint a well-connected Republican (Rosen was a Democrat)." Several readers have submitted links to CNET's coverage as well. Update: 07/29 12:30 GMT by J : Lobbyists wield incredible power nowadays, and Slate's report on why was enlightening. Here's part 1 and part 2. Includes lyrics to the rap recorded for Rosen's going-away party by some of the most powerful people in the world: "Who wants the job of Hilary Rosen? / How 'bout the dream team of Bono and Tauzin?"

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  1. Walking the walk in my boots by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    No, I just use mine to kick the shit out of asinine people who believe one party is actually better than the other, wake the fuck up and open your eyes people.

    Politicians are bought by the highest bidder, yep until geeks get on the political side of the game you'll always be Hollywood's bitch meat..

  2. Re: Republican means not "footing the bill." by kmac06 · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Unfortunately, IMO, days of Republicans *truly* saving us from bills in the long are a bygone relic of the 80's. Even there it's debatable.

    Maybe. Bush is trying to appeal to left-wing voters by increasing spending on government programs. The Senate seems to be bending over for him, but at least the House Republicans are putting up a fight, and actually fighting/stopping some of the ridiculous spending.