Election 101: Tim Pawlenty as 'everyman's' candidate? Ten points about who he is.

The former governor declared his candidacy for president May 22, and is hoping his foes’ flaws are his ticket to victory.

8. What's his political experience?

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Former Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota, speaks during a We the People candidates forum on April 30 in Manchester, N.H.

Pawlenty was a member of the Eagan City Council (1990-1992) before becoming a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (1993-2003), four years of which he served as the Majority Leader (1999-2003). In 2003, Pawlenty succeeded Jesse Ventura to become the 39th Governor of Minnesota (2003-2011), for which he served two terms.

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