[Bahbah]

A good reason not to consider Pawlenty.

I agree, although not the only one. Establishment approved.

[achilles2000]

Correct.

ANOTHER good reason not to consider Pawlenty.

[AmishDude]

I see no evidence that Pawlenty has anything to do with Steve Schmidt. Pawlenty has picked some McCain advisers, yes, but they include Randy Scheunemann, who I read is a vigorous Palin defender.

I can find no story that ties Schmidt to Pawlenty (or anybody else).