Pawlenty rips Santorum for Romney Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty is trying to give Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney a boost heading into Tuesday's precinct caucuses in Minnesota.February 6, 2012
Minn. Republicans look for fresh faces after Bachmann, Pawlenty Unless U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann decides to run for a fourth term or seek a statewide office, the Republican Party of Minnesota faces the prospect of having few recognizable political personalities in an important election year.January 5, 2012
Pawlenty reflects on legacy, looks to future Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty returned to the State Capitol Monday night to reflect on his legacy, his failed presidential campaign and his search for work in the private sector.October 11, 2011
Pawlenty's portrait readied for Capitol display Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty peers
straight ahead in a dark suit with the state Capitol behind him in an official portrait that will forever hang in the building.October 10, 2011
Pawlenty's video guru jumps aboard Perry campaign As a presidential candidate, Tim Pawlenty tried to counter his boring reputation with a series of quick-cut, melodramatic videos. Now, the producer behind the spots is promoting Texas Gov. Rick Perry.September 21, 2011
'Real' Tim Pawlenty endorses Mitt Romney Pawlenty's endorsement of Romney for president marks a departure from the sharp rhetoric the Minnesotan used when he was campaigning for the Republican nomination, harshly criticizing Romney for supporting state-mandated health care as Massachusetts governor.September 12, 2011
Is run for Senate next for Pawlenty? Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty has some choices ahead of him as a result of his withdrawal from the Republican presidential race. Pawlenty hasn't signaled what his next move will be, but he could become a factor again in Minnesota politics.August 15, 2011
Why Pawlenty's campaign didn't catch fire Tim Pawlenty supporters say the former Minnesota governor would have made a good president and they're disappointed he had to end his campaign. Pawlenty dropped out of the race for the Republican nomination for president Sunday morning, following his disappointing third place showing in the Ames Straw Poll over the weekend.August 14, 2011
Pawlenty ends White House bid Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is
dropping out of the race for the GOP presidential nomination.August 14, 2011
Bachmann wins Iowa straw poll, Pawlenty takes 3rd GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann won the Iowa Straw Poll Saturday, leaving former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty in a distant third place among those who cast ballots.August 13, 2011
Fact check: Pawlenty and Bachmann's debate claims Minnesota Republicans Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmman spent a large part of Thursday night's GOP presidential debate criticizing each other. Here's an assessment of the accuracy of their statements.August 12, 2011