Pawlenty will not challenge Klobuchar in 2012
Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 6:45 am
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Former governor and presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty will not challenge Sen. Amy Klobuchar in 2012, the Associated Press reports. Republican Party of Minnesota chair Tony Sutton had suggested that Pawlenty take on Klobuchar following his exit from the presidential race on Sunday.
“I don’t know what I will be doing next,” Pawlenty said “However, I will not be running against Amy in 2012.”
The GOP has been searching for a star candidate to take on Klobuchar, whose favorability is among the highest of senators up for reelection in 2012.
Unsuccessful candidate for Secretary of State Dan Severson is challenging Klobuchar as is perennial candidate Dick Franson.
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Comment posted August 18, 2011 @ 10:14 am
I certainly hope that Ole Savior decides to run also – to give Dan “Doc” Severson a run for his money.
Comment posted August 18, 2011 @ 6:57 pm
I suspect that if folks were given an choice to vote for a candidate who showed more leadership and courage, they would likely see success.
Comment posted August 19, 2011 @ 3:50 pm
I guess he does a have a small amount of common sense left.
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