Tim Pawlenty

Senate Backs Minn. Tuition For Immigrants’ Kids

The children of immigrants who are in Minnesota illegally would be eligible for in-state tuition and financial aid at the state’s public colleges and universities under a bill the state Senate passed on Wednesday.

2013/05/01

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Ex-Pawlenty Aide Urges GOP To Back Gay Marriage

A former top aide to Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Wednesday publicly urged Minnesota GOP legislators to back legalized gay marriage or risk alienating young voters.

2013/04/24

John Williams Bracket Challenge 2013! MOST IMPORTANT POLITICAL FIGURE IN MINNESOTA HSTORY. Opening Round-Wellstone Bracket

The Late Paul Wellstone is the #1 seed in this region.

2013/03/18

Iowa State Balked At Pawlenty’s $25K Speaking Fee

It would’ve cost big bucks to get Tim Pawlenty to return to Ames, where his presidential campaign ended in 2011 after a poor finish at the Iowa Straw Poll.

2013/01/04

Gov. Dayton To Push For Domestic Partner Benefits

Gov. Mark Dayton says he plans to include same-sex domestic partner benefits in Minnesota’s state employee contracts.

2012/12/07

Esme’s Blog: Kurt Bills Ad Slammed

During last night’s Vikings game, Kurt Bills ran an ad claiming Amy Klobuchar covered up for Tom Petters and failed to prosecute him while she was Hennepin County Attorney.

2012/10/26

Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty attends the first 2012 Republican presidential candidates' debate in Manchester, New Hampshire June 13, 2011. (credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Behind The Ballot: Have We Seen The Last Of ‘Candidate’ Pawlenty?

Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. An election year with some disappointments turned out well in the end for former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty.

2012/09/27

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Opinion: Republicans Are Abandoning Romney’s Sinking Ship

Romney is dragging his own campaign and every Republican down. Republican operatives and House and Senate candidates have conceded as much throughout the month of September.

2012/09/26

Governor’s Deer Opener Heads To Winona

This year’s annual governor’s deer-hunting opener will be in Winona.

2012/09/25

Pawlenty Rules Out Minnesota Electoral Bid In 2014

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is ruling out any run for U.S. Senate or governor in 2014.

2012/09/20

Pawlenty Resigns From Romney Campaign To Lobby

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is resigning as a national co-chairman of Republican Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign to lobby for the financial services industry.

2012/09/20

Reality Check: The Truth About Property Taxes

Special interest groups can spend the money to say almost whatever they want in a campaign commercial. And that’s what the liberal-leaning Alliance for a Better Minnesota does.

2012/09/17

Former Gov. Pawlenty Takes Aim At Obama At RNC

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty sent some unexpected zingers at President Obama at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night.

2012/08/30

Mitt Romney Makes Stops In Minnesota Thursday

Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney is heading to Minnesota this Thursday. Romney is planning to attend private fundraisers in Lake Minnetonka and Shoreview.

2012/08/23