What will Tim Pawlenty be hosting wherein his new political action committee is the recipient?
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will hold the first fundraiser for his new political action committee on Oct. 22 at the Capitol Hill home of lobbyist John Milne and his wife Deb Anderson, according to a copy of the invitation provided to CNN. The invite to the Washington dinner asks guests to contribute or raise $5,000 to be named a “Leadership Team Member” for Pawlenty’s “Freedom First” PAC, his newly-created political organization awash with veteran GOP operatives who are advising the governor as he eyes a presidential bid in 2012. http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/07/30/art.pawlenty0730.gi.jpg The dinner will be preceded by a low-dollar reception at a nearby restaurant, where supporters can contribute a minimum of $50 for the chance to meet Pawlenty and pose for photos. Hill staffers, the invitation reads, get in with a half-price discount. The low-dollar gatheri
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is setting the stage for a presidential run in 2012. The Republican today officially announced the launch of his Political Action Committee, “Freedom First,” which “will offer financial support to candidates committed to putting freedom before government, and provide organizational support for Pawlenty to promote his innovative, conservative message.” In a release announcing the PAC, Pawlenty previewed his potential line of criticism against President Obama, saying, “Right now, our freedoms are being challenged on many fronts.” “This organization is dedicated to putting freedom first again in America,” he said. “By helping candidates and translating our ideas into policies that everyone can relate to and support, we can turn back the growth of Washington and renew the promise of freedom.” Launching a PAC is a standard move for politicians laying the groundwork for a presidential run. Pawlenty has announced he will not run for a third term as governor next ye
The activity will be held at the Capitol Hill home of lobbyist John Milne and his wife Deb Anderson, according to a copy of the invitation provided to CNN. The invite to the Washington dinner asks guests to contribute or raise $5,000 to be named a “Leadership Team Member” for Pawlenty’s “Freedom First” PAC, his newly-created political organization awash with veteran GOP operatives who are advising the governor as he eyes a presidential bid in 2012. The dinner will be preceded by a low-dollar reception at a nearby restaurant, where supporters can contribute a minimum of $50 for the chance to meet Pawlenty and pose for photos. Hill staffers, the invitation reads, get in with a half-price discount. Sources: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.
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