TIM PAWLENTY
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Political notebook: Politicians learn how to deal with humor (joke, joke, joke)
By Don Davis Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura was the king of deadpanning, a trait that got him in trouble more than once. He often would deliver lines, giving no indication he was joking. After ...
Posted on 1/18/13 at 5:27 PM
NEW PLATEAUS Bamboo U: Part 2
Well, with a full belly of Chinese eats, it was time to let it settle into the relaxing, calming environs of a lecture hall. Good for digestion I hearand sleep deprivation. But you won't be nodding o...
Posted on 6/12/11 at 8:32 AM
HEALTHBEAT Bargaining chip
"Dismayed" is the best, and perhaps the politest,word that comes to mind in response to the executive order issued Tuesday by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, barring state officials from applying for any discret...
Posted on 9/2/10 at 3:02 PM
Pawlenty leaves Romney, lands lobbying gig 
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty no longer is presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s chief surrogate after accepting the top job at a major lobbying group.
By Don Davis , September 20, 2012
No Minnesota electoral run for Pawlenty in '14
Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Thursday ruled out a run for political office in Minnesota in 2014, leaving Republicans without a top prospect in what are expected to be competitive races for U.S. Senate and governor.
By Brian Baskt and Patrick Condon , September 20, 2012
Pawlenty reaches out to middle class voters
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty used the spotlight at the Republican National Convention to try to connect with middle class voters.
By Associated Press , August 30, 2012
Pawlenty given prime speaking spot at RNC
Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty has been given a prime time spot for his address at the Republican National Convention next week.
By Associated Press , August 23, 2012
Again, Pawlenty fails to reach 'veepstakes' medals stand
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who many said was the likely Republican vice presidential candidate, told reporters he is not disappointed because he did not get involved in the Romney campaign to be a running mate.
By Don Davis , August 11, 2012
Ex-Minnesota Gov. Pawlenty visits Michigan for Romney
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is visiting Michigan for a pair of events for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign.
By Associated Press , August 08, 2012
CAPITOL CHATTER: As running mate, Pawlenty would face issues
Tim Pawlenty could get his wish to join a national ticket in the next few days. Although Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he has not decided on a running mate, outside speculation puts the former Minnesota governor at the top of the list.
By Don Davis , July 28, 2012
Pawlenty: Mitt Romney has 'paid a lot of taxes'
Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty is defending Mitt Romney's refusal to make a wide-ranging release of his tax returns, arguing "there is no claim or no credible indication" he's done anything wrong.
By Associated Press , July 18, 2012
Being suitable lifts Pawlenty stock in veep hunt
As a presidential hopeful, Tim Pawlenty won respect among GOP insiders, social conservatives and the tea party movement. Far from the first love of any faction, he quickly washed out as a candidate.
By Brian Bakst , July 12, 2012
CAPITOL CHATTER: Pawlenty near top of veep list
More and more discussion centers on Tim Pawlenty becoming Mitt Romney’s running mate, but at the same time, Ron Paul supporters are considering derailing traditional Republicans like the former Minnesota governor.
Pawlenty gradually has changed his tune about whether he is interested in running for vice president.
By Don Davis , June 23, 2012
Pawlenty joins board of frac sand company
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has joined the board of directors of Smart Sand, a Pennsylvania company building a large silica sand plant in Wisconsin.
By Associated Press , June 12, 2012
Pawlenty critiques Obama record ahead of visit
Minnesota's former Republican governor, Tim Pawlenty, is criticizing at President Barack Obama's economic record as he arrives in Minnesota to talk about jobs for veterans.
By Associated Press , June 01, 2012
Pawlenty denies any interest in VP job
Former presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty said Monday he wants off speculators' lists of potential running mates for presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney. He's not even sure a Cabinet post sounds all that appealing.
By Associated Press , May 14, 2012
Capitol Chatter: ‘Iowan’ Bachmann back running in Minnesota
Michele Bachmann spent the summer and fall in Iowa, hoping to gain traction as a presidential candidate. Sure, she said, being from a family that had been in Iowa seven generations makes her proud of the Hawkeye State. But she said she also is proud of Minnesota.
By Don Davis , February 26, 2012
OUR OPINION: Why Minnesota’s candidates left the race
Lasting achievements count — not for everything, maybe, but for an awful lot. That’s the lesson of the Iowa caucuses and of many other chapters in American politics besides.
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , January 05, 2012
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