Pawlenty previews likely response to Perry threat

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Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is fighting hard to revive his presidential candidacy with a respectable showing the Ames Straw Poll today, but in his remarks moments ago, it’s clear he could already feel the footsteps of Texas Gov. Rick Perry.

Speaking to straw poll attendees, Pawlenty emphasized his record of implementing conservative policies as governor — something he has done to differentiate himself from fellow Minnesotan Rep. Michele Bachmann, who he’s currently lagging in Iowa.

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