Pawlenty Says no to Senate Bid for Franken’s Seat
Pawlenty was the Former Governor of Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he won’t run this year for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democrat Al Franken. The two-term Republican governor and one-time presidential candidate had considered a bid in the weeks since Franken resigned due to sexual misconduct allegations. Pawlenty’s fundraising prowess and deep connections made him a prized recruit for Republicans who…
