Topic: Tim Pawlenty

Minnesota tornadoes kill 3, injure dozens

Minnesota tornadoes on Thursday were responsible for at least 3 deaths and dozens of injuries.

Opinion: Health care and job creation are important, but Obama must address racism

A racially conscious approach to lawmaking is essential to rooting out institutional racism.

Ron Paul conquers CPAC - obliterates all opponents in straw poll

Texas Congressman Ron Paul was the winner of the CPAC straw poll yesterday.

CPAC: Ron Paul wins CPAC straw poll - ends Romney's CPAC domination

CPAC straw poll victory. Ron Paul ended Mitt Romney's three year streak of winning the CPAC straw poll Saturday.

Like Dr. Evil, did the GOP just steal Obama’s mojo?

Tea partiers and RINOs mingle at energized CPAC convention. President Obama’s policies have galvanized conservatives, but will the GOP have the answers that key independents want to hear?

Conservative confab: at CPAC, Romney looks ready to run

At the annual CPAC in Washington, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was the early front-runner for the 2012 presidential elections.

Gallup poll: Obama in statistical tie against anyone else for 2012 presidency

As Brown edges ahead in poll, Bill Clinton stumps for Coakley

Democrat Martha Coakley and Republican Scott Brown are bringing in their parties' stars as they battle to win Ted Kennedy's Senate seat in a Jan. 19 special election. Bill Clinton is stumping for Coakley in Massachusetts Friday.

Is Sarah Palin Newsweek cover sexist? Palin says yes.

The Sarah Palin Newsweek cover is generating a lot of controversy. Palin says the Newsweek cover is sexist.

Tim Pawlenty to eat rubber chicken in New Hampshire next month

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty will speak in New Hampshire next month.

Opinion: GOP's Beck-Limbaugh wing misreads Hoffman's loss in New York

The renewed effort to field staunch conservatives in competitive districts is sure to backfire.

Tea Party Express jubilant as Scozzafava exits in NY-23

Scozzafava’s departure is a blow to the establishment GOP. But the latest development in upstate New York’s special congressional race also means ‘outsiders’ clearly are viable in US politics.

Republicans going rogue in upstate New York

A New York congressional election, featuring a third-party conservative challenging the Republican nominee, tests the future of the GOP. Will the Tea Party insurgency prevail?

The Monitor's View: A federal misstep with medical marijuana?

The problem with the Obama administration's new directive limiting federal prosecution of medical marijuana is that it encourages those who would legalize the drug.

Huckabee beats Romney, Palin in soon to be forgotten poll

Values Voters Summit is a more genteel anti-Obama tea party

But the rhetoric is just as confrontational. And it’s got most of the likely GOP presidential candidates lining up for a straw poll.

Gibbs: Resistance to Obama school speech just plain 'silly'

Where does Palin's exit leave GOP for 2012?

First, Sen. John Ensign and Gov. Mark Sanford admitted to having affairs. Friday, Palin left politics (for now). But the list of potential Republican candidates for the White House is still long.

In Maine, and other states, local fare is on the Fourth of July menu

A sustainable food advocate inspires governors' offices around the county to hold an "Independence Food Day," where they will serve foods native to their region.

Franken wins – 239 days after election

Senate incumbent Coleman bows out after Minnesota's Supreme Court rules for the Democratic challenger. Democrats gain crucial 60th Senate seat.

If America forgave Clinton, why not Sanford? senator asks

GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who voted to impeach President Clinton, cites the former president as an example of someone whose on-the-job performance trumped personal problems.

Dueling videos: Obama and Gregg deliver weekly addresses

Zoinks! A Republican supports Obama's stimulus package

Sunday morning show lineup

McCain won't endorse Palin for 2012