rssNY-23: Tim Pawlenty Endorses Doug Hoffman
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 3:17 pm
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Tim Pawlenty, the Republican governor of Minnesota, today became the second possible 2012 presidential contender to endorse the Conservative Party’s candidate in the NY-23 special election. He gave the statement to RedState, a site that’s been a powerful driving force in this election — Erick Erickson also had the first news of former Majority Leader Dick Armey’s endorsement.
We cannot send more politicians to Washington who wear the Republican jersey on the campaign trail, but then vote like Democrats in Congress on issues like card check and taxes. After reviewing the candidates’ positions, I’m endorsing Doug Hoffman in New York’s special election. Doug understands the federal government needs to quit spending so much, will vote against tax increases, and protect key values like the right to vote in private in union elections.
As a possible 2012 presidential candidate, Pawlenty is taken far more seriously by the political reporting class than former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin; this move gives him a definite short-term boost over Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, and other contenders. Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.), often touted as a dark horse candidate, has been silent so far — a likely function of his leadership position in the House.
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Comment posted October 26, 2009 @ 3:45 pm
pawlenty is “taken far more seriously by the political reporting class than former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin” ….
what does this mean…. more seriously by the dolts?
i would give you this bet…
have palin and pawlenty campaign for one month amongst republicans…
i bet you should would wipe his ass…
so don’t give us your beltway bull
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Comment posted October 27, 2009 @ 1:42 pm
I used to be proud to be a Minnesotan.
Is there any amount of pandering this man won't do? And it will all fail: the base will not get over their fear that Pawlenty is a RINO with these bullshit rightward swerves.
I am not a fan of Tim Pawlenty and have never voted for him. But I used to think him the least reprehensible of the purported 2012 Republican presidential wannabes. He was a modern day Republican governor, with all that entails, but the governor of a basically bluish state, so he couldn't be a complete asshole. He's now Romney 2008 2.0.
If he wants to contribute to the total crack up of the Republican party, more power to him and bless his efforts. But I kind of miss responsible Republicans and hope for their return. Chuck Hagel will be missed.
When Newt Gingricjh is your voice of reason, you have a problem.*
* (Posted on another thread, but I like the sound of this. God, I'm narcissistic.)
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