Pawlenty eyes return to national stage but in a new GOP era
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) " Long ago, in a seemingly distant political universe, Tim Pawlenty was a fresh-faced Republican star with blue-collar appeal and presidential prospects.Now The former Minnesota governor is a high-powered banking lobbyist, and he's eyeing a climb back onto the national stage.An unexpected Senate election next year, created by Democrat Al Franken's resignation after sexual harassment allegations, has created the opening. Some GOP power players are [...]
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