IMHO Pawlenty is someone who could win the presidency. He’s very likeable, has been sniping at Obama consistently and strongly(it’s a start) and is able to come up with stuff on the fly when questioned. I saw an example from CPAC footage when he was approached but a conservative reporter. He’s also not as dull and forgettable as Mitch Daniels. If Palin doesn’t run my money is on T-Paw to do very well. Who knows what will happen.
I recall reading (2008) that Pawlenty was under consideration by McCain for VP, but then McCain chose Sarah Palin.
I’ve seen him on television before. He’s very witty, very concise and he gets his point across clearly without letting the interviewer drown him out.