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Tim Pawlenty

Tim Pawlenty

Pawlenty served two terms as governor of Minnesota, from 2002 to 2010. He served in the Minnesota House from 1992 until 2002. He is the son of a truck driver.

Date of Birth

  • November 27, 1967

Place of Birth

  • Eagan, Minnesota

Political Party

  • Republican

Profession

  • Governor of Minnesota (since 2003)

Religion

  • Christian

Education

  • 1983: University of Minnesota, B.A.
  • 1986: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D.

Government

  • 1999-2002: Majority Leader, Minnesota State House of Representatives
  • 1992-2002: Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives
  • 1991-1992: Member, Eagan City Council
Gov . Tim Pawlenty on 'Fox & Friends'

Potential GOP presidential candidate on what he wants to hear from President Obama's State of the Union

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    Former governor's campaign manager Nick Ayers on straw poll strategy

  2. Tim Pawlenty's Presidential Agenda

    GOP hopeful weighs in on debt, Medicare, Mideast and more

  3. Republican Race for the WH: Tim Pawlenty

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  4. New poll puts Romney ahead of Santorum in Pennsylvania

    Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty reacts

  5. 12 in 2012: Tim Pawlenty Skipped Over by McCain in '08, Set Up for Top Billing in 2012

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  6. Keep 'Obamacare' Out of Minnesota

    Gov . Tim Pawlenty wants to keep his state from participating in the federal health care overhaul during his final months in office

  7. Former Minnesota Governor on Republican Debate

    Tim Pawlenty on importance of Iowa in 2012

  8. Tim Pawlenty Reacts to Presidential Poll Numbers

    White House hopeful at bottom of GOP pack

  9. How Would Tim Pawlenty Tackle Debt?

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  10. Three Categories of Candidates For Romney's Running Mate

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  11. Romney's GOP rivals seek help, assurances in exchange for support

    Rick Santorum wants to ensure the GOP's policy platform represents conservatives' interests. Newt Gingrich wants help retiring his campaign debt and repairing his re...

  12. Marco Rubio stumps with Mitt Romney

    Carl Cameron reports from Philadelphia

  1. Exploratory Committee for Pawlenty

    Former Minn. Gov . Tim Pawlenty explains his exploratory committee for a White House run, gives take on coalition strikes on Libya and Obama's leadership

  2. Taking Aim at Health Care Reform

    Minn. Gov . Tim Pawlenty gives an update on plans for legal challenge against 'Obamacare,' despite lack of help from attorney general

  3. 3 Reasons Why Tim Pawlenty's Got a Fighting Chance to Be the GOP's Pick for President

    It could pay to be the first. Tim Pawlenty is the first of the major GOP candidates to go public with his likely candidacy for the Presidency. Even though he has not...

  4. Tim Pawlenty talks unemployment, GOP veepstakes

    Former presidential candidate on 'Fox & Friends Weekend'

  5. Taking the Obama Challenge

    Gov . Tim Pawlenty offers his ideas for health care reform

  6. Gingrich campaigning for Romney

    Newt Gingrich says he will join the campaign trail for Mitt Romney next week with two events in Georgia, including the state's GOP convention.Gingrich, the former Ho...

  7. Donald Trump and the Tea Party Are Hijacking the Republican Party and Its Chances to Win the White House In 2012

    The most recent New York Times/CBS News poll finds that the current crop of Republican presidential hopefuls is suffering from an identity crisis. This was a nationa...

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