Was Pawlenty too harsh on Bachmann? Iowans weigh in Minnesotans Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann are holding separate rallies this evening in Ames, Iowa designed to get their supporters to vote for them in a straw poll tomorrow. Last night their criticism of each other dominated a Republican presidential candidates' debate. We talked to people at the Iowa State Fair today to see what they thought of the debate.August 12, 2011
Pawlenty, Bachmann spar at Iowa GOP debate The congresswoman and ex-governor repeatedly insulted each other at last night's GOP presidential debate, which was overshadowed by the expected entrance of Texas Gov. Rick Perry.August 11, 2011
Debate marks start of Iowa's 'Minnesota primary' Two Republicans from Minnesota -- former Gov. Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann -- are among the field of presidential candidates participating in tonight's debate in Iowa.. and the state Republican Party's straw poll on Saturday. The two are battling to become the main alternative to perceived frontrunner Mitt Romney.August 11, 2011
Stakes are high for Pawlenty in Iowa the next few days Analysts say if the former Minnesota governor fails to deliver in a nationally televised debate tonight and a straw poll this weekend, he may lose the confidence of supporters and find it difficult to finance a campaign.August 11, 2011
Pawlenty knocks Obama, Bachmann in same swipe Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says
President Barack Obama's previous job as a community organizer
didn't prepare him for the job. And the Republican presidential
candidate says Iowa shouldn't repeat the mistake of voting for
another charismatic politician who lacks experience.August 10, 2011
Profile: Tim Pawlenty On May 23, 2011, the former Minnesota governor declared his run for the White House. He grew up in South St. Paul and has spent 22 years working in politics, with positions ranging from city council to GOP Majority Leader in the Minnesota House of Representatives.August 10, 2011
GOP candidates criticize Obama over credit rating Republican presidential hopefuls Michele Bachmann and Tim Pawlenty are trying to use the downgrade of the nation's credit rating to score political points.August 8, 2011
Pivotal week in Iowa for presidential candidates Pawlenty and Bachmann Two Minnesotans running for president face off in a GOP presidential debate Thursday and the important Iowa Straw Poll on Saturday. Will Tim Pawlenty or Michele Bachmann win the debate and/or the straw poll? What will this mean for their candidacies for president of the United States?Midday, August 8, 2011
Pawlenty downplays need to win Iowa straw poll Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty
says he doesn't have to win the upcoming Iowa straw poll to come out of that contest with momentum for his campaign.August 8, 2011
Iowa is focal point for potential shifts in GOP race A nationally televised debate, a test
vote in Iowa and a candidacy by Texas Gov. Rick Perry -- should he
decide to seek the GOP nomination as many insiders, activists and
party leaders expect -- could shake up the Republican presidential
race in the coming days.August 7, 2011
Pawlenty to shift from TV to turnout in Iowa Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's 2012 presidential campaign said its ads will stop airing in Iowa in advance of next Saturday's Iowa straw poll.August 4, 2011
Slideshow: Tim Pawlenty on the trail Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty dropped out of the race for president on August 14, 2011. He had announced his candidacy in May 2011, but some say he started running the day Sen. John McCain turned him down as a GOP vice presidential running mate in 2008.August 2, 2011
Pawlenty says Bachmann gets her facts on him wrong Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is using a campaign appearance in Iowa to accuse his home state Republican presidential rival -- Michele Bachmann -- of having a record of mixing up her
facts.July 25, 2011
Bachmann campaign likens Pawlenty to Obama There's a war of words going on between Rep. Michele Bachmann and former Gov. Tim Pawlenty as they compete for the GOP presidential nomination.July 25, 2011