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Tim Pawlenty, in full Timothy James Pawlenty, (born November 27, 1960, South St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.), American politician who served as governor of Minnesota (2003–11). He sought the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. Pawlenty grew up in South St. Paul, Minnesota, the youngest of five children in a working-class family.

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Gov. Pawlenty has recently been writing about what the GOP needs to do to modernize and to recognize cultural, demographic and societal change in America, while staying “true to our principles.”

Tim Pawlenty, known affectionately as “T-Paw,” was a two-term governor of Minnesota and is one of the leading voices in the Republican Party. He was also a candidate for the 2012 Republican nomination for president and co-chair of Mitt Romney for President.

WASHINGTON – Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who has been edging back toward Minnesota politics and a possible run for his old job, announced Tuesday that he would leave his current post as a top ...

Tim Pawlenty (@TimPawlenty) / Twitter Follow Tim Pawlenty @TimPawlenty Lucky husband of remarkable woman. Proud dad. MN Wild and Vikings fan. Former Governor of MN Minnesota, USA Joined March 2009 54 Following 57.1K Followers Replies Media Tim Pawlenty @TimPawlenty · Apr 14 One of the best life insights and “reframes” I’ve ever read. So true.

Pawlenty ( Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of Minnesota. He lost in the Republican primary on August 14, 2018. Pawlenty was considered as a possible running mate for Republican presidential nominees John McCain in 2008 and Mitt Romney in 2012. He was not chosen for either position.

He has more than 14 years experience working in public relations, politics, government affairs and media. He served six years as Pawlenty's chief spokesman, working alongside Pawlenty during numerous legislative battles, his successful re-election campaign and crises including tornadoes, floods and the I-35W bridge collapse.