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August 30, 2012

Photos: Bachmann and Pawlenty at the RNC

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Two of Minnesota's biggest GOP stars, Rep. Michele Bachmann and former Gov. Tim Pawlenty, drew the spotlight at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

Smiling for the camera

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Tampa, Florida, United States — Former Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann poses for a picture with a supporter at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention. (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) link to this photo

Tim Pawlenty preps for his speech

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Tampa, FL, USA — Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty looks over the main stage during a sound check at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (J. Scott Applewhite/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo

With the Minnesota delegation

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Tampa, Florida, United States — Former Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann, in the center at bottom of the photo, stands with Minnesota delegates during roll call for nomination of president of the United States at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention. (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) link to this photo

Pawlenty, teleprompters and a massive stage

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Tampa, FL, United States — Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty speaks during the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 29, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC, which is scheduled to conclude August 30. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images) link to this photo

Surrounded by Texans

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Tampa, Florida, United States — Former Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann is surrounded by delegates from Texas at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention. (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) link to this photo

Dwarfed by an image of Romney

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Tampa, FL, United States — Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty takes the stage during the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 29, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) link to this photo

Bachmann smiles for the camera

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Tampa, FL, United States — Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn.,hugs a man during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) link to this photo

Tim Pawlenty

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Tampa, FL, USA — Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) link to this photo

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann

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Tampa, FL, USA — Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann speaks to delegates from Texas during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) link to this photo

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