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VIDEO: Pawlenty says he won’t accept a VP nomination

By | 11.11.11 | 11:30 am | More from The Minnesota Independent

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who has recently been heralded by conservative pundits who regret his early departure from the GOP presidential race, told MSNBC Thursday that he won’t accept a vice presidential position.

Pawlenty sees problems ahead for GOP over Social Security stance

By | 09.22.11 | 11:11 am | More from The Minnesota Independent

In a Politico posting that blended former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s campaign talking points with those of Mitt Romney, Pawlenty made the case that Romney has the best shot at beating Pres. Barack Obama in 2012.

Pawlenty argued he’s in a good position to judge Romney’s chance at the More…

Jindal to speak at FRC Action’s Values Voter Summit

By | 09.22.11 | 11:09 am

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is the latest confirmed speaker at next month’s Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C., the Family Research Council, which is hosting the conservative policy summit through its policy arm, announced Wednesday.

Minnesota politics week in review: Sept. 12-18

By | 09.19.11 | 9:21 am | More from The Minnesota Independent

The Minnesota Independent covered a variety of issues this week, from in-depth looks at U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann’s inner circle to a state Senate special election primary in Minneapolis.

Pres. Barack Obama’s job plan went to Congress, where it’s expected to face opposition from Minnesota Republicans despite White House claims that More…

Pawlenty to act as guest speaker at National Review cruise

By | 09.14.11 | 1:56 pm | More from The Minnesota Independent

While his former rivals for the Republican presidential nomination will still be slugging it out in early primary states, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will be wined and dined as a guest speaker on the annual cruise of the conservative National Review.

(VIDEO) Colbert: Pawlenty endorsement of Romney like Miracle Whip endorsing mayonnaise

By | 09.13.11 | 3:49 pm | More from The Minnesota Independent

News of former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s endorsement of Mitt Romney for the GOP presidential nomination rippled all the way to Comedy Central’s Colbert Report Monday.

Former GOP candidate Tim Pawlenty endorses Mitt Romney

By | 09.12.11 | 11:55 am | More from The Iowa Independent

In a piece released today, former GOP presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty has chosen to support Mitt Romney for the Republican nomination, citing a need for an economic leader to step forward and lead the nation.

Pawlenty: Iowa caucus process valued style over substance (video)

By | 09.07.11 | 10:43 am | More from The Iowa Independent

Discussing his departure from the 2012 GOP presidential field, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty inferred that voters and Iowa caucus-goers were more interested in performance than in substance.

ALEC health-reform repeal guide echoes Florida legislative action

By | 09.01.11 | 9:10 am | More from The Florida Independent

Image by: Matt MahurinFlorida is one of a handful states rejecting grants from the federal health care reform law, a key strategy suggested in literature provided at this year’s American Legislative Exchange Council conference, a conference many Florida legislators attended. #

Report: Pawlenty campaign may have ran out of money

By | 08.29.11 | 1:35 pm | More from The Minnesota Independent

Considering that former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty vowed to continue his 2012 presidential campaign regardless of the results of the Iowa Straw Poll, it was a bit of a surprise when he called it quits the day after he finished third place.