Minnesota's Presidential Hopefuls: Tim Pawlenty Michele Bachmann
Tim Pawlenty
- Pawlenty does about-face on insurance exchange idea
Gov. Tim Pawlenty repeated his opposition Friday to so-called "insurance exchanges," a key piece of health care reform. That's a reversal from 2007, when Pawlenty proposed his own insurance exchange program for Minnesota businesses.October 8, 2010 - Donors funding multiple Pawlenty PACs in Iowa, N.H.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty heads to New Hampshire today to campaign for Republicans running for governor and Congress in that state, the governor's fourth trip to the Granite State and another sign he is building the foundation to run for president in 2012.September 30, 2010 - Gov. Pawlenty: Iranian leader a 'nut job'
Republican Tim Pawlenty isn't parsing words about his feelings toward Iran's president, calling the foreign leader a "nut job."September 24, 2010 - In Asia, Pawlenty ends final trade mission as governor
Governor Tim Pawlenty will be back in Minnesota this weekend after a 10-day trade mission to China and Japan.September 17, 2010 - In China, Pawlenty and Schwarzenegger bring different trade messages
Two American governors, two completely different messages.September 13, 2010 - Pawlenty: Quran burning not wise
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he doesn't think it's wise for a pastor in Florida to plan to burn the Quran.September 9, 2010 - Pawlenty leaves on trade mission to China, Japan
Gov. Tim Pawlenty is departing on a trade mission to China and Japan.September 9, 2010 - Pawlenty to take $260M in federal Medicaid cash
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has decided to accept about $260 million in federal health care money, because it comes from a program separate from the one he strongly opposes.September 7, 2010 - Pawlenty to attend funeral for Minn. Marine
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has ordered that all Minnesota and U.S. flags be lowered to half staff on Tuesday in honor of a fallen Marine from Minnesota.September 7, 2010 - Pawlenty's decision puts Minnesota in the middle of health care debate
Gov. Tim Pawlenty's executive order forbidding state agencies from accepting or applying for funds connected to federal health care reform has pleased conservatives and enraged Democrats. Midmorning looks at what the decision means for the state, and at what other states that oppose federal health care reform are doing.Midmorning, September 6, 2010 - MPR News/Humphrey Institute poll: Voters disapprove of Pawlenty's political travels
Gov. Tim Pawlenty is widely believed to be laying the foundation of a campaign for president in 2012. According to the latest Minnesota Public Radio News/Humphrey Institute poll, 54 percent of likely Minnesota voters disapprove of Pawlenty's numerous campaign swings outside of Minnesota.September 1, 2010 - Pawlenty order bars agencies from federal health care reform
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Tuesday that he's going to step up the state's efforts to push back against federal health care reform.August 31, 2010 - Pawlenty, Guard urge vets to start businesses
Gov. Tim Pawlenty and the Minnesota National Guard are encouraging veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to go into business for themselves.August 31, 2010 - Critics watching closely Pawlenty's decision on health care grants
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has to decide Wednesday whether to apply for a million-dollar grant that's available under the health care reform law, and a lot of Minnesotans will be watching what he does.August 31, 2010 - Federal aid money tests GOP governors eyeing 2012
Another helping of federal aid to shore up battered state budgets might be tough to swallow for Tim Pawlenty and other Republican governors who may challenge President Barack Obama in two years. They can take the money or make a stand.August 20, 2010
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