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Pawlenty Launches PAC

Committee seen as another sign of upcoming presidential run

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(Newser) – Tim Pawlenty is taking yet another step toward a presidential run by launching a political action committee, the Washington Post reports. The PAC, dubbed “Freedom First,” will allow Pawlenty to travel the country, build a national network, and donate funds to state and federal candidates. Its first event will be a November fundraiser in Minneapolis, with tickets going for $5,000 apiece.

The Minnesota governor has been making the rounds of late, with stops in key states such as Florida and Ohio and at the Value Voters Summit in Washington, where he delivered a well received speech. But he's got some catch-up to do on the PAC front: Mitt Romney has brought in $2.3 million for his so far this year and finished August with $811,000 in the bank. That's ahead of Sarah Palin ($732,000) and Mike Huckabee ($305,000).

Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota takes part in a session in Miami on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, of the annual Republican Governors Association Conference.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota takes part in a session in Miami on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, of the annual Republican Governors Association Conference.   (AP Photo John Watson-Riley)
In this March 3, 2009, file photo, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty answers questions during a news conference at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn.
In this March 3, 2009, file photo, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty answers questions during a news conference at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn.   (AP/Photo Craig Lassig, FILE)
In this Friday, June 26, 2009, file photo, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty greets reporters before speaking at a Republican Party of Arkansas fund raising dinner in Little Rock, Ark.
In this Friday, June 26, 2009, file photo, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty greets reporters before speaking at a Republican Party of Arkansas fund raising dinner in Little Rock, Ark.   (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
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godawgs
Sep 22, 09 2:48 PM CDT
oh well at least he doesn't look like a used car salesmen like Mitt Rommeny, isn't super duper religious like Huckabee (who does play a mean bass though) and isn't a quitter like Sarah Palin. so jump on the Pawlenty bandwagon now while there is still plenty of time. Reply
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ronimaca
Sep 22, 09 3:56 PM CDT
No he looks like Frank Purdue's grandson. Mittens looks like pattern leather car salesman, real slick.
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Toon
Sep 22, 09 6:30 PM CDT
He's got a history of obedience to the GOP machine so he should make a bundle.
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polstroad
Sep 22, 09 2:58 PM CDT
best guess: GOP in deep trouble in presidential election because the independents seem to dislike the madness coming out of the fundies. Reply
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ronimaca
Sep 22, 09 3:50 PM CDT
The GOP has Pawlenty of nothing...Nothing is Plenty for them. If they are putting all their goose eggs in one basket that is great I love it. Reply
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