Pawlenty Announces Formation of Presidential
Exploratory Committee
MINNEAPOLIS -- Governor Tim Pawlenty announced today he is forming an
exploratory committee to run for President of the United States and
filed papers with the Federal Election Commission to create the
Pawlenty for President Exploratory Committee.
The Governor made his announcement in a video posted on Facebook. He is
the first presidential candidate in history to launch his campaign on
the social network. Watch the announcement at
www.Facebook.com/TimPawlenty.
"We have a great country, but we're headed in the wrong direction. We
need a real debate with President Obama, so the American people can
decide how to get this country back on track," Governor Pawlenty
said. "I will unite the Republican Party around my optimistic vision.
We need to make the tough decisions to reform and renew the American
dream. I am looking forward to making my case."
Following the announcement, Governor Pawlenty's exploratory committee
launched a new website at
www.TimPawlenty.com. The new website
features PawlentyAction, which empowers supporters to organize and
communicate online.
Earlier this year, Governor Pawlenty completed his second term as
governor of Minnesota. During his 8 years in office, he cut taxes and
spending and passed market-based health care and education
reforms. He was one of only four governors to receive an "A" grade for
fiscal responsibility from the Cato Institute.
Governor Pawlenty lives in Eagan, Minnesota, with his wife, Mary, and
two teenage daughters, Anna and Mara.