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<-  2017-05-01  
 
NameTim Pawlenty
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Eagan, Minnesota , United States
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Born November 27, 1960 (64 years)
ContributorThe Oncoming Storm
Last ModifedJuan Croniqueur
Sep 09, 2023 08:33am
Tags Caucasian - Christian - Protestant - Straight -
InfoTimothy James Pawlenty (born November 27, 1960) is an American politician from the Republican Party. He is the 39th and current Governor of Minnesota, and started his term on January 6, 2003. His wife, Mary Pawlenty, is a district judge in Dakota County. Although Pawlenty was raised as a Roman Catholic, he converted to Protestantism as an adult.

Pawlenty earned his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Minnesota. In 1994 [actually 1992], Pawlenty was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives, where in 1999, he became their Republican Party Majority Leader when Republicans gained control of the House in 1999. As Majority Leader, Pawlenty was instrumental in passing Governor Jesse Ventura's tax cuts.

Tim Pawlenty had originally planned to seek the Minnesota US Senate seat in 2002. However, this plan was derailed by a stern message from Vice President Dick Cheney, who asked him to step aside to allow Norm Coleman to challenge Paul Wellstone without primary opposition. Wellstone died in an airplane accident, and Coleman went on to defeat former Vice President Walter Mondale in the election.

Following the termination of his Senate campaign (and a nudge from Dick Cheney), Pawlenty decided to run for governor, the job he claimed he always wanted. Pawlenty campaigned on a pledge not to raise taxes to balance the state's budget deficit, requiring visa expiration dates on driver's licenses, a 24 hour waiting period on abortions, implementing a conceal-carry gun law, and changing the state's education requirements.

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JOB APPROVAL POLLS
DateFirmApproveDisapproveDon't Know
12/04/2010-12/05/2010 Public Policy Polling 43.00% ( 0.0) 53.00% ( 3.0) 4.00% ( 2.0)
10/27/2010-10/29/2010 Public Policy Polling 43.00% ( 1.0) 50.00% ( 2.0) 6.00% ( 2.0)
10/20/2010-10/20/2010 Rasmussen Reports 49.00% ( 3.0) 49.00% ( 2.0) 2.00% ( 1.0)
09/22/2010-09/22/2010 Rasmussen Reports 52.00% ( 4.0) 47.00% ( 3.0) 1.00% ( 0.0)
08/25/2010-08/29/2010 Humphrey Institute/University of Minnesota 46.00% ( 9.0) 45.00% ( 6.0) 9.00% ( 9.0)
08/12/2010-08/12/2010 Rasmussen Reports 48.00% ( 1.0) 50.00% ( 1.0) 1.00% ( 1.0)
07/19/2010-07/19/2010 Rasmussen Reports 49.00% ( 1.0) 49.00% ( 0.0) 2.00% ( 0.0)
03/10/2010-03/10/2010 Rasmussen Reports 50.00% ( 3.0) 49.00% ( 5.0) 2.00% ( 0.0)
01/11/2010-01/11/2010 Rasmussen Reports 53.00% ( 4.0) 44.00% ( 5.0) 2.00% ( 0.0)
09/27/2009-09/28/2009 Survey USA 45.00% ( 3.0) 52.00% ( 2.0) 3.00% ( 1.0)
FAVORABILITY POLLS
DateFirmFavorableUnfavorableDon't Know
09/10/2012-09/11/2012 Public Policy Polling 40.00% ( 0.0) 48.00% ( 0.0) 13.00% ( 0.0)
07/06/2006-07/11/2006 Star Tribune 51.00% ( 0.0) 37.00% ( 0.0) 11.00% ( 0.0)
06/26/2006-06/26/2006 Rasmussen Reports 57.00% ( 0.0) 40.00% ( 0.0) 3.00% ( 0.0)

BOOKS
Title Purchase Contributor
Governor Tim Pawlenty: The Sam's Club Republican  Purchase Monsieur 
Courage to Stand: An American Story  Purchase Monsieur 

EVENTS
Start Date End Date Type Title Contributor

NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Sep 20, 2012 09:00am News Pawlenty to head U.S. bank lobbying group  Article RP 
Nov 29, 2011 01:45pm Commentary The 25 Least Influential People Alive [#1 - Tim Pawlenty]  Article RP 
Jul 10, 2011 10:20am Interview Pawlenty: Science ‘In Dispute’ Over Whether Gays ‘Born This Way’  Article Homegrown Democrat 
May 26, 2011 04:05pm Statement Pawlenty: I would sign Ryan plan  Article Brandonius Maximus 
May 19, 2011 05:25pm Commentary GOP Predecessor On Pawlenty: ‘I Don’t Think Any Governor Has Left Behind A Worse Financial Mess’   Article RP 
Apr 12, 2011 11:30pm Announcement Pawlenty Says 'I'm Running'; Campaign Downplays It  Article ev 
Mar 16, 2011 03:00pm Amusing Pawlenty's drawl takes Minnesotans by surprise  Article RP 
Dec 01, 2010 06:00am Scandal Jeremy Giefer, accused child molester, got Pawlenty pardon to open childcare center  Article Jason 
Aug 03, 2010 01:00pm Statement Pawlenty: State should consider English-only measure  Article Jason 
Apr 12, 2010 04:05pm Announcement Pawlenty proclaims 'Abortion Recovery Month'  Article RP 
Apr 06, 2010 04:00pm News Pawlenty eschews AG, will join health suit  Article Jason 
Mar 11, 2010 02:30pm General Don Betzold accuses Tim Pawlenty of diverting $30,000 in "Support Our Troops" funds  Article RP 
Dec 30, 2009 08:00pm Perspective Pawlenty advocates discrimination in interview with Newsweek   Article Monsieur 
Dec 21, 2009 08:00pm Interview Tim Pawlenty Gets No Respect  Article Monsieur 
Sep 10, 2009 09:20pm Statement Tim Pawlenty advocates state sovereignty  Article RP 
Mar 03, 2009 06:00pm News Pawlenty Says Republicans Need to Move Beyond Reagan  Article The Sunset Provision 
Aug 06, 2008 01:00pm Speech GOP's Pawlenty praises Obama's positive tone  Article RP 
May 03, 2008 12:00am Amusing Pawlenty cuts his mullet: Is the new look vice presidential enough?  Article particleman 
Feb 12, 2007 04:00pm News Pawlenty trip fuels VP speculation  Article Eric 
Feb 01, 2007 10:00am News Pawlenty drawing more national interest  Article Servo 
Dec 31, 2006 11:00am Perspective Different climate, different Pawlenty  Article Eric 
Feb 08, 2006 04:00pm News Pawlenty urged to quit radio show  Article Eric 
Oct 28, 2005 08:40am Opinion Pawlenty: GOP is 'on the ropes'  Article RP 
Sep 27, 2005 07:25am Scandal Pawlenty friend quits campaign after ruling on mortgage business  Article RP 
Jul 13, 2005 04:00pm News Minnesota stalemate might haunt Pawlenty, legislators in ’06  Article Eric 
Jun 20, 2005 05:00pm Opinion Pawlenty gets hit from right  Article Eric 
Jun 14, 2005 10:55pm News Ad attacks Pawlenty cigarette revenue increase  Article Eric 
Jun 07, 2005 03:00pm Commentary A “Taxing” Time for Pawlenty  Article PragCon 3.0 
May 24, 2005 02:00pm News In opting for 'fee,' Pawlenty risks 'rising star' status  Article Eric 
May 20, 2005 10:00pm News Pawlenty calls for 75-cent fee on cigarettes  Article Eric 
May 20, 2005 10:00pm News 'Fee' or 'tax'? Semantics are in the spotlight  Article Eric 
May 20, 2005 04:15pm Press Release GOVERNOR PAWLENTY LEADS EFFORTS TO SOLVE LEGISLATIVE IMPASSE  Article PragCon 3.0 
May 20, 2005 09:00am News 10-cent gas tax hike is vetoed [by Gov. Pawlenty]  Article PragCon 3.0 
Apr 20, 2005 03:00pm Press Release Governor Pawlenty Blasts DFL plans to raise taxes by $1.4 billion  Article PragCon 3.0 
Apr 08, 2005 09:00am News Pawlenty for president or vice president?  Article Scott³ 
Mar 31, 2005 08:00pm General Pawlenty to get a boost from Karl Rove  Article particleman 
Feb 21, 2005 12:00am News Conservatives Say Pawlenty Is Potential Presidential Candidate  Article Summer Intern 
Feb 16, 2005 12:00am News Pawlenty floats idea of using tribes to import drugs  Article PragCon 3.0 
Feb 04, 2005 12:00am News Minnesota Poll: 57% favor mix of cuts and taxes on deficit  Article Eric 
Jan 31, 2005 12:00am News Pawlenty attacks press  Article Eric 
Jan 25, 2005 12:00am News Pawlenty's budget plan pushes up property taxes  Article Eric 
Jan 02, 2005 12:00am News Governor (Pawlenty) urged to shift gears  Article Eric 
Nov 16, 2004 12:00am News A promotion for Pawlenty in '08?  Article PragCon 3.0 
Jun 30, 2004 12:00am General Pawlenty's campaign treasurer faces civil charges  Article RP 
May 17, 2004 12:00am News Pawlenty uses executive directives to wipe out deficit  Article PragCon 3.0 
Apr 15, 2004 12:00am Editorial State Cabinet Confirmations: Let Governor Pawlenty Choose His Team  Article PragCon 3.0 
Apr 15, 2004 12:00am Editorial [MN Lt. Gov] Molnau, Yecke caught in a crossfire [and shouldn't be]  Article PragCon 3.0 
Apr 14, 2004 12:00am Editorial Confirmations: State lawmakers should confirm Molnau and Yecke  Article PragCon 3.0 
Apr 04, 2004 12:00am Perspective Gov. Pawlenty: From opponent to proponent  Article Eric 
Apr 02, 2004 12:00am News Pawlenty's plan to house homeless wins grants  Article PragCon 3.0 
Mar 31, 2004 12:00am News (MN) Senate panel votes to remove Molnau from transportation job  Article Eric 
Mar 28, 2004 12:00am News Is Gov. Tim Pawlenty being groomed for higher office?  Article PragCon 3.0 
Mar 25, 2004 12:00am News (MN:) Senate death penalty bill suffers setback  Article Eric 
Mar 24, 2004 12:00am News Minnesota Governor takes on drug companies  Article PragCon 3.0 
Feb 26, 2004 12:00am Scandal Pawlenty treasurer accused in scam  Article Eric 
Jan 28, 2004 12:00am News PAWLENTY'S DEATH PENALTY PROPOSAL  Article Eric 
Jan 26, 2004 12:00am News Minnesota Poll: Pawlenty's Popularity Shoots Up  Article PragCon 3.0 
Jan 16, 2004 12:00am News Pawlenty's energy, media savvy upstage Democrats  Article PragCon 3.0 
Jan 13, 2004 12:00am News Pawlenty expected to back commuter rail  Article PragCon 3.0 
Jan 12, 2004 12:00am News Pawlenty: $147 million for environment, agriculture  Article PragCon 3.0 
Jan 11, 2004 12:00am News Pawlenty met most 1st-year promises  Article PragCon 3.0 
Jan 08, 2004 12:00am News Pawlenty's Goal: End Homelessness  Article PragCon 3.0 
Jan 08, 2004 12:00am News Pawlenty proposes life sentences for serious sex offenders  Article PragCon 3.0 
Jan 06, 2004 12:00am News Charter schools, state testing make Pawlenty's education list  Article PragCon 3.0 
Jan 05, 2004 12:00am Press Release Gov. Pawlenty to face off against media in hockey game  Not Available PragCon 3.0 
Jan 04, 2004 12:00am News Pawlenty's first year as governor was a study in effectiveness  Article PragCon 3.0 
Dec 30, 2003 12:00am News Pawlenty: It's Time to Build Toll Roads (in Minnesota)  Article PragCon 3.0 
Dec 30, 2003 12:00am News Hatch Accuses Pawlenty-Linked Telecom of Fraud  Article Eric 
Dec 30, 2003 12:00am News Hatch Accuses Pawlenty-Linked Telecom of Fraud  Article Eric 
Dec 15, 2003 12:00am News Pawlenty pays tribute to Srebrenica victims  Article PragCon 3.0 
Nov 10, 2003 12:00am News Gov. Pawlenty cleared in telecommunications probe  Article PragCon 3.0 
Jul 26, 2003 12:00am Commentary Pawlenty's image damaged, but not beyond repair  Article ArmyDem 
Jul 19, 2003 12:00am General Pawlenty addresses role in telecommunications controversy  Article RP 
May 04, 2003 01:14pm Poll Pawlenty Approval Rating Drops  Article New Dem 
Apr 15, 2003 12:16am News Gov. Pawlenty has set a mean pace in his first 100 days  Article Mr. Techno 
Apr 03, 2003 01:45pm General Pawlenty wants protestors to pay for their arrests.  Article COSDem 
Oct 11, 2002 12:00am News Pawlenty accepts campaign finance violation ruling  Article The Oncoming Storm 

DISCUSSION
Importance? 8.00000 Average

FAMILY
Wife Mary Pawlenty 00, 1987-

INFORMATION LINKS
RACES
  08/14/2018 MN Governor - R Primary Lost 43.86% (-8.76%)
  08/11/2012 US Vice President - R Selection Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)
  08/13/2011 Iowa GOP Presidential Straw Poll Lost 13.62% (-15.03%)
  08/29/2008 US Vice President - R Selection Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)
  11/07/2006 MN Governor Won 46.69% (+0.96%)
  09/12/2006 MN Governor - R Primary Won 88.87% (+77.74%)
  11/05/2002 MN Governor Won 44.37% (+7.91%)
  09/10/2002 MN Governor - R Primary Won 88.64% (+77.27%)
  06/15/2002 MN Governor - R Convention Won 58.39% (+16.78%)
  03/11/2002 MN Governor - R Caucus Lost 36.95% (-13.93%)
  01/03/2001 MN House Majority Leader Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/07/2000 MN House Seat 38B Won 65.56% (+31.12%)
  01/03/1999 MN House Majority Leader Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/03/1998 MN House Seat 38B Won 68.09% (+36.34%)
  11/05/1996 MN House Seat 38B Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/1994 MN House Seat 38B Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/03/1992 MN House Seat 38B Won 51.57% (+4.49%)
ENTERED, DROPPED OUT
  06/26/2012 US President - R Primaries Lost 0.00% (-52.03%)
SPECULATIVE, DID NOT RUN
  08/14/2018 MN US Senate - Special R Primary Lost 0.00% (-61.95%)
  02/13/2017 US Secretary of the Treasury Lost 0.00% (-53.00%)
  08/12/2014 MN US Senate - R Primary Lost 0.00% (-71.74%)
  08/14/2012 MN US Senate - R Primary Lost 0.00% (-51.12%)
  09/10/2002 MN US Senate - R Primary Lost 0.00% (-94.41%)
ENDORSEMENTS
MN US Senate - R Primary - Aug 13, 2024 R Joe Fraser
MN Lt. Governor - R Primary - Aug 14, 2018 R Michelle L. Fischbach
MN US President - R Caucus - Mar 01, 2016 R Marco A. Rubio
US President - R Primaries - Jun 26, 2012 R Mitt Romney
WI - District 07 - R Primary - Sep 14, 2010 R Sean Duffy
AZ US Senate - R Primary - Aug 24, 2010 R John McCain
ND US Senate - R Primary - Jun 08, 2010 R John Hoeven
PA - District 07 - R Primary - May 18, 2010 R Pat Meehan
PA US Senate - R Primary - May 18, 2010 R Pat Toomey
NY District 23 - Special Election - Nov 03, 2009 R Douglas Hoffman
MN US President - R Caucus - Feb 05, 2008 R John McCain
US President - R Primaries - Jun 03, 2008 R John McCain
MN US Senate - R Primary - Sep 12, 2006 R Mark Kennedy
St. Paul Mayor - Primary - Sep 13, 2005 DFL Randy C. Kelly
MN Governor - Nov 06, 1990 R Jon Grunseth