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.

7. What's in his war chest?

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Jesse Gutierres, of Randall, Iowa, talks with former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty during a breakfast meeting at a Pizza Ranch restaurant on May 3 in Ames, Iowa.

After raising $3.4 million during the 2010 election cycle through his Freedom First PAC, Pawlenty has $154,990 cash on hand, though FEC rules limit what expenses can be covered with that money. Private donors include Best Buy founder Richard Schulze, Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel, and Comcast VP John Gibbs.

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