If forced to pick between the two of 'em, I probably go with Pawlenty. I used to like him (if the worse stance he's ever taken is endorsing "global warming is man-made" hokey, then he's far better than most of the GOP field), but I soured on Pawlenty when Al Freaken stole Minnesota under Pawlenty's watch. IMO, he could have been a contender in 2008, but in 2012 he'll be old news.
No conservative should seriously consider Thune in the primaries after he joined the RATs in killing Bolton's nomination by endless delays. At least they genuinely opposed Bolton's beliefs, whereas Thune lynched a fellow conservative out of a desire for pork. Disgusting. I'm really hoping Bolton seeks the GOP nomination himself, if for no other reason than to expose this ugly fact that Thune's fan club wants to sweep under the rug.
But yeah... we definitely need better options than Thune or Pawlenty in 2012. I'm glad to see they're way down in polls. Hope they stay put.
Here here.... Bolton would get my vote, and I’d be willing to do the whole ‘broken glass’ thing!!
Another plus is the fact he isn’t be talked about in the big media. That means he’s a true conservative that would win!