Minnesota's Presidential Hopefuls: Tim Pawlenty Michele Bachmann
Tim Pawlenty
- Pawlenty hits up home-state donors for 2012 cash
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty hit up home-state donors Wednesday evening in what aides were calling his biggest fundraising event of the financial quarter for his expected presidential bid. It comes in the same week former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney hauled in $10 million in a single day.May 18, 2011 - With Mpls. fundraiser tonight, Pawlenty's campaign enters crucial phase
Political observers say the ex-governor's fundraising success between now and the end of June is critical to his presidential ambitions.May 18, 2011 - A surprisingly early emphasis for Pawlenty campaign: foreign policy
As he explores a run for president, former Gov. Tim Pawlenty has been a frequent critic of President Obama's foreign policy. Pawlenty has accused Obama of projecting weakness and subordinating U.S. interests to outside organizations, including the United Nations and the Arab League.May 13, 2011 - Pawlenty scores some points in first GOP debate
He offered the president a little praise before going after his record on both foreign and domestic policy.May 6, 2011 - S.C. debate could be a turning point for Pawlenty
With several of the big-name likely candidates sitting it out, analysts say the forum could be a good opportunity for Pawlenty to boost his national profile and his standing in the South.May 5, 2011 - Pawlenty promises one-on-one Iowa caucus campaign
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty promises to devote the time and resources needed for an extensive campaign for Iowa's leadoff precinct caucuses.May 3, 2011 - Bachmann, Pawlenty share stage at N.H. dinner
Bachmann rails against voting to raise the debt ceiling, while Pawlenty touts his achievements in a Democratic state.April 29, 2011 - Minnesota presidential hopefuls spread their message
Tonight, Republican presidential hopefuls Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann speak at the same event in New Hampshire. How will their messages on spending and job creation play to New Hampshire primary voters and to the nation?Midmorning, April 29, 2011 - Pawlenty campaign efforts not showing up in polling
He's been making speeches, raising money and doling out campaign contributions across the nation, but all that activity has yet to make a dent in the polls.April 25, 2011 - Pawlenty calls for a tougher stance against Syria
The likely presidential candidate also pressed President Obama to seek a formal condemnation from the United Nations Security Council.April 22, 2011 - 'Tea-Paw?' Ex-Minn. governor courts tea partyers
Republican Tim Pawlenty, "T-Paw" to his supporters, has increasingly tied himself to the new crop of grass-roots activists in the 2012 presidential campaign. So maybe it's time to call the former Minnesota governor "Tea-Paw."April 16, 2011 - Pawlenty just one of many courting the Tea Party
Its influence could prove pivotal in deciding which candidate faces President Obama in November 2012.April 15, 2011 - Pawlenty raises $160K in early phase of 2012 chase
Tim Pawlenty's start-up committee for the Republican presidential nomination pulled in $160,000 over its first 10 days.April 15, 2011 - With help from Minn. DFL, Dems dog Pawlenty at public events
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will be in Boston Friday to speak at a tea party-sponsored "tax day" rally. Massachusetts Democrats held a news conference Thursday to make the case that Pawlenty is not the tax cutter he claims to be. Democrats in Minnesota are helping in the effort to respond to Pawlenty's claims as he campaigns for president.April 14, 2011 - Pawlenty on "Piers Morgan Tonight"
A transcript of part of the former Minnesota governor's appearance on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight.".April 12, 2011
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