Who is Tim Pawlenty?
Timothy James Pawlenty (/pəˈlɛnti/; born November 27, 1960) is an American attorney, businessman, and politician who served as the 39th governor of Minnesota from 2003 to 2011.
Was Tim Pawlenty a Democrat or Republican?
Republican PartyTim Pawlenty / PartyThe Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP, is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with its main historic rival, the Democratic Party. Wikipedia
Who were the governors of Minnesota?
Tim Walz (Democratic Party)Minnesota / GovernorTimothy James Walz is an American politician and retired educator. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he has served as the 41st governor of Minnesota since 2019. Wikipedia
Who was the previous governor of Minnesota?
Minnesota Governors, 1849-Present
Assumed Office | Governor | Party |
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1/6/2003 | Tim Pawlenty | R |
1/4/1999 | Jesse Ventura | Reform |
1/7/1991 | Arne Carlson | IR |
1/3/1983 | Rudy Perpich | DFL |
What is the motto of Minnesota?
L’Étoile du NordMinnesota / Motto
Who ran against Walz in Minnesota?
The Democratic nominee was congressman Tim Walz from Minnesota’s 1st congressional district while the Republicans nominated Hennepin County commissioner Jeff Johnson.
What is the salary of MN governor?
$174,000/year
State executive salaries
Office and current official | Salary |
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Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz | $174,000/year |
Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan | $31,141/year |
Attorney General of Minnesota Keith Ellison | $174,000/year |
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon | $89,877 |
How much money does the governor of Minnesota make?
Governor of Minnesota | |
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Formation | May 24, 1858 |
Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota |
Salary | $127,629 |
Website | Official website |
What is Minnesota nickname?
Land of 10,000 Lakes
North Star StateThe Gopher State
Minnesota/Nicknames
The state’s nickname “Land of 10,000 Lakes” is apt, as there are 11,842 Minnesota lakes over 10 acres (4 ha) in size.
How long is a MN governor term?
Governor of Minnesota | |
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Incumbent Tim Walz since January 7, 2019 | |
Style | The Honorable |
Residence | Minnesota Governor’s Residence |
Term length | Four years, no term limit |
When did Minnesota became a state?
May 11, 1858Minnesota / Statehood granted
What did Tim Pawlenty do in the 2008 election?
In the aftermath of the running mate selection, Pawlenty was regarded as a potential contender for the position of Secretary of Transportation in a possible McCain presidency. In 2008, Pawlenty expressed support for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP).
Is Tim Pawlenty thinking of running for VP?
“Pawlenty: No VP thoughts this time”. Politico. Retrieved January 14, 2011. ^ Davenport, Reid (January 18, 2011). “Tim Pawlenty: If I run, it will be for the presidency”. The GW Hatchet. The George Washington University. Retrieved January 13, 2012. ^ a b Weiner, Jay (January 18, 2011).
Will Pawlenty run for president in 2012?
On May 23, 2011, Pawlenty formally announced he’d run for the Republican presidential nomination, saying, “politicians are often afraid that if they’re too honest, they might lose an election. I’m afraid that in 2012, if we’re not honest enough, we may lose our country.”
In December 2010, Pawlenty was one of three U.S. governors who publicly declared solidarity with the Christian-right group Family Research Council. Pawlenty’s tour was in Minneapolis, San Francisco and Dallas, and it ended January in Iowa where the Iowa Caucuses were scheduled for February 6, 2012. “That will come up fast,” he said, “if I do run.”