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| Pawlenty courts conservatives for likely 2012 bid |
| 2010-02-20 |
| Tim Pawlenty, the Minnesota governor seeking to raise his profile for a likely presidential run, laid out a vision of smaller government and a strong defense before a crucial conservative constituency Friday. The other principle he said guides him: "God's in charge." "If it's good enough for the Founding Fathers it should be good enough for each and every one of us," said Pawlenty, noting that God is enshrined in the country's founding documents. The Republican governor, who was raised Catholic but now attends an evangelical church, is not known for wearing religion on his sleeve. He noted that some people said it would be "politically incorrect" to bring up God. "Hogwash," Pawlenty said, drawing applause. It was a fitting pitch for his audience. In the speech to thousands of activists and leaders gathered at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, Pawlenty sought to introduce himself, outline an agenda, and show he's a credible challenger to other Republicans considered more formidable in the hunt for the GOP presidential nomination, particularly Mitt Romney. |
| Posted by:Fred |