Pawlenty bypasses Bachmann
The former Minnesota governor opted to endorse Mitt Romney for the GOP nomination.(09/12/11)
On May 23, 2011, the former Minnesota governor declared his run for the White House. He ended his run August 14, 2011, after a poor showing in the Ames Iowa Straw Poll. Pawlenty grew up in South St. Paul and has spent more than 20 years working in politics.
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The former Minnesota governor opted to endorse Mitt Romney for the GOP nomination.(09/12/11)
Supporters said the former Minnesota governor would have made a good president and they're disappointed.(08/14/11)
The Ames debate featured fiery exchanges between Minnesota's two candidates. (08/12/11)
The Ames Straw Poll could be critical to the future of Pawlenty's presidential campaign. (08/11/11)
Results show 4 percent of GOP voters back Pawlenty. (07/27/11)
He called for big cuts in business and personal income taxes, along with sweeping changes to federal regulations. (06/07/11)
He said the could handle the problems faced by the nation as successfully as he addressed them as Minnesota's governor. (05/23/11)