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My vote for VP, Gov. Tim Pawlenty by Jessi Olson

July 24th, 2008

A lot of people ask me who I think John McCain should pick for his vice president. My vote, for what it is worth, is Gov Tim Pawlenty from Minn.

I have several reasons for choosing this candidate. Having heard him speak at the Wisconsin Republican convention I believe he is an honest man, a dedicated man and a Christian.

Lets break down just some of my reasons I think McCain needs to pick Tim Pawlenty.

1. Christian values:

Pawlenty toed the line for the Family Council and Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life in the 2008 session when he vetoed legislation to fund stem cell research and legislation to allow cities to implement domestic partner benefits. He even vetoed a bill authored by a fellow Republican, Rep. Kathy Tinglestad. Her bill would formalize the processes involved in surrogate motherhood, but because anti-choice groups said it didn’t ban abortion, Pawlenty vetoed the bill.

Pawlenty courts the religious right in Minnesota albeit on the down-low. He’s made appearances at anti-abortion rallies, and was a featured speaker at the Minnesota Family Council’s Legislative Insights Luncheon in early 2007. A member of that group asked him, “Do you think you would have won without the faith-based vote?” Pawlenty quickly responded “No,” and was greeted with laughter and applause.

2. Holds the line on taxes

He has held the line on taxes including lowering taxes and balancing the budget, which is more than I can say for Gov Doyle of Wis. who raised taxes by raising fees.

3. Supports our troops

Proposed and signed a new benefits for our veterans which is right up McCain’s ally

4. Tough on crime

He advocated tougher penalties on sex offenders and meth offenders.

Gov Tim Pawlenty is my choice for Vice President.

http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/view/vp-or-not-vp-a

http://www.governor.state.mn.us/welcome/aboutgovernorpawlenty/index.htm

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Tim Pawlenty quote “Sermons are not preached they are lived:” Fox news July 24th 2008

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