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I guess I should have seen it coming, and people told me it was conventional wisdom, that Governor Pawlenty would decide not to seek a third term. I have only two personal thoughts about him to reflect on; speculation about Governor2010 can wait for another day. Bloggers should probably give a ...
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the-uptake.groups.theuptake.org — Pawlenty Limits His Terms To 2 - No Future Plans By Noah Kunin, Senior Political Correspondent 6/2/2009 Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has announced he will not seek a third term. Speaking from the MN State Capitol, Gov. Pawlenty said he will not ... (more) : TheUpTake
Pawlenty: "Like Eminem" At MTV Awards, GOP Must "Regroup"
hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com — Addressing a convention of nat'l college GOPers gathered in Washington three days after announcing he will not run for a third term, MN Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) said that to succeed, GOPers must hold fast to their principles, but "we need to do a better ... (more) Pawlenty: "Like Eminem" At MTV Awards, GOP Must "Regroup"
Pawlenty: The GOP should be ‘just like Eminem.’
Pawlenty: The GOP should be ‘just like Eminem.’
thinkprogress.org — On Friday night, Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) gave the keynote address at the College Republicans National Convention. Perhaps seeking cache with his young audience, he referred to a stunt at the recent MTV Movie Awards, and suggested that the Republican ... (more) Pawlenty: The GOP should be ‘just like Eminem.’
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What The Hell Do We Do With The MNGOP (Part II)`
Shot in the Dark — ... As I noted yesterday, Tim Pawlenty has done a great job as governor - in great part because he followed through on his promises.  (And lest anyone think I’m disparaging Governor Pawlenty in any way in saying this, let me add right now that I echo what King says in every single particular.  Thanks, Governor!) ...

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