Pawlenty's Out
Claire Berlinski, Ed. ·
Aug 14, 2011 at 8:17am
Fine with me. If he was so discouraged by the Ames straw poll--of all things--he by definition didn't have what it takes.
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May '11
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My guess is that he's had money troubles, and Ames gave him the excuse.
Apr '11
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Who is this "Pawlenty" fellow you are referring to?
May '10
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Sadly, Pawlenty was my favorite candidate based on the minimal amount of reading I've done so far. Kudos to him for stepping away so money can go elsewhere when it became clear he wasn't building momentum!
Now the question is whether anyone remaining can repudiate the idiocy of Obamanomics while weathering the media storm that's guaranteed to crash into every conservative candidate.
Nov '10
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Hey Tim, don't let the screen door hit you on the butt on your way out.
Sep '10
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One of the pundits on Fox this morning said that he ran on a message of being more "electable" than the others - Bachman - who ran on a more ardently philosophical platform. My guess is that the eventual winner will be some one who can be both depending on the audience, of course, I'm at loss as to why anyone would vote for the empty suit currently on the job but I always have been.
Dec '10
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Pawlenty was never a favorite of mine, but I respected his manners and integrity. "Minnesota Nice" was apt. From his withdrawl, T-Paw seems to have a better grip on reality than Paul, Cain, Gingrich, Santorum, etc. Sure looks like a 3 way race at present and the knives are already out for Perry...<sigh>
Aug '11
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I think it's not just the Ames results but also Perry's decision to enter the race. All the donor money on the sidelines likely went Perry's way and would have whatever Pawlenty's place. The writing was already on the wall for Pawlenty. The Ames results weren't the final straw; they were the words on his tombstone.
I doubt a first place finish would have meant anything, as well. Any straw poll where Ron Paul medals is automatically unserious.
Jun '10
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We look for Presidents who can inspire. How Pawlenty could take the volatile times that we're in and make them look excessively boring is a rare talent.
And his pathetic and embarrassing assertion that the reason we have Obamacare was that Bachmann failed to stop its passage was clearly an act of desperation to somehow chip away at her lead.
Of course, Huntsman is even more embarrassing and one wonders why he won't just go away and follow Pawlenty's example. I'm sure Huntsman is a fine and honorable fellow but those niggling optics in the Iowa debate make him look wimpish and timid (sometimes almost on the verge of tears). And of course his decrying that China is engaging in economic chicanery and nefarious cyber attacks and his calls for meetings with the Chinese leadership "at the highest levels" begs the question, just what the heck was he doing when he was ambassador to this debt-holding regime? Sightseeing on America's dime?
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Huntsman is still in because he is rolling in money. Pawlenty is out because his campaign is broke and he has no money (to speak of) to call his own. He is a good man who failed to catch fire because he lacks a sense for the jugular.
What happened is consistent with what admirers of T-Paw in Minnesota told me in April when I gave a talk there. As Governor, he saved Minnesota from the sort of disaster developing in Illinois. As President, he would have made good decisions. But he is not the sort of guy to get you on your feet. He is a good manager, not a great persuader. We need someone who is both.
Jun '10
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Paul A. Rahe: Huntsman is still in because he is rolling in money. Pawlenty is out because his campaign is broke and he has no money (to speak of) to call his own. He is a good man who failed to catch fire because he lacks a sense for the jugular.
What happened is consistent with what admirers of T-Paw in Minnesota told me in April when I gave a talk there. As Governor, he saved Minnesota from the sort of disaster developing in Illinois. As President, he would have made good decisions. But he is not the sort of guy to get you on your feet. He is a good manager, not a great persuader. We need someone who is both. · Aug 14 at 9:59am
Yes, indeed Paul. As Rob Long has shown, Pawlenty's campaign ads were more inspiring than the candidate they promoted. Perhaps some of those talented ad folks will get behind another campaign soon. Perry already seems to have what he needs on that score...the other candidates not so much.
May '10
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I'm glad. The fewer candidates to split the conservative vote against Romney, the better.
More of Pawlenty's supporters will go to Perry than to Bachmann because they prioritize political experience and moderation. Bachmann might not be able to compete unless Cain drops out, since they share Tea Party enthusiasts.
Romney still has the advantage.
Jun '10
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So would T-Paw make a good Veep? And by getting out early does he avoid bad blood and help his chances in the Veepstakes?
Jun '10
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As long as he shuts up about the marvelous talent of Lady Gaga.
Dec '10
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No. The VP needs to be the muscle, and that is just not T-Paw's milieu.
Feb '11
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Off-topic...thought you out to see this, Claire...the guy seems to be ultimately blaming Margaret Thatcher for the UK riots, asserting that she said "there's no such thing" as community.
This post is at a high-readership finance site.
Jun '11
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I think you hit upon one of T-PAw's calculations.
Jun '11
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I think you hit upon one of T-PAw's calculations.
Jun '11
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I think you hit upon one of T-PAw's calculations.
Jun '11
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I think you hit upon one of T-PAw's calculations.
Jul '10
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Rats. "R-Per" just ain't got the same ring to it.