Former Bachmann staffers backing Pawlenty

Three of Rep. Michele Bachmann’s former staffers are backing her fellow Minnesotan and presumptive competitor for the 2012 Republican nomination, Tim Pawlenty. Ron Carey, who served as Bachmann’s chief of staff in 2010; Gina Countryman, Bachmann’s 2010 congressional campaign manager; and Tim Gould, who served as Bachmann’s Constituent Services Officer in 2010 are all vocally supporting Pawlenty for 2012.


Lt. Col. Joe Repya is leaving the Minnesota GOP — and he’s exiting with rhetorical guns blazing. The 30-year U.S. Army veteran — who fought in Vietnam and both Iraq wars…






