Tim Penny in Sam's Club Republican, by J. A. McClure

On Principles & Values: 2006: ran for Governor on Independence ticket

Shortly after Pawlenty's nomination, Governor Jesse Ventura announced he would not seek a second term. With the Independence ticket out of play, the race briefly looked like it would be a dull matchup between a traditional Republican and traditional Democrat. Only days later, a former Democratic congressman, Tim Penny, revived the Independence ticket, announcing he would run for Ventura's party. Penny was a lifetime DFLer and was highly influential in state politics. In his six terms as a US Congressman representing Minnesota's first district, Penny was known for his efforts to balance the federal budget--a reputation that would serve him well as Minnesota grappled with budgetary woes. A poll by the Star Tribune immediately after his announcement showed Penny, Pawlenty and Moe in a three-way tie. Source: Sam's Club Republican, by J.A. McClure, p. 29 May 10, 2010

The above quotations are from Governor Tim Pawlenty: The Sam's Club Republican, by J. A. McClure. Click here for other excerpts from Governor Tim Pawlenty: The Sam's Club Republican, by J. A. McClure. Click here for other excerpts by Tim Penny. Click here for other excerpts by other Governors.
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