Back scratch fever: Obama nominates HBO exec and bundler for diplomatic post

Unofficial motto of the Obama administration: It pays to pay up.

President Obama has reportedly nominated HBO exec James Costos as ambassador to Spain:

Pres also nominates HBO VP & campaign fundraiser James Costos, Amb to Spain.

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 14, 2013

He’s a fundraiser, eh? We’re sure that played no role in the president’s decision.

https://twitter.com/GayPatriot/status/345639267827056640

Nice work if you can get it.

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