Since I AM on the ground in "RINO land" with "Rinos" like Michelle Bachmann and John Kline amongst others, I will share a bit about how Pawlenty has governed...and legislated prior to his being elected governor - which has been nothing like a RINO.
Pawlenty has refused to raise taxes during his tenure...which he actually won't suddenly resign from because it got too tough... This year, when it came to passing a horrible budget by the Democratically controlled state Senate or not passing any budget and moving to unallotment, Pawlenty chose unallotment and with it, reduced the size of the government significantly in the state.
Pawlenty is ardently pro-life, pro business and anti-tax so I don't see how he's a RINO.
But if you're attempt to support Sarah Palin is going to be lifted by calling any other potential candidate or politician a "RiNO" then feel free. It's quite myopic and immature but have at it.
And is Tim Pawlenty the next Reagan or the perfect candidate? Nope - there won't be another Reagan and no one is "perfect" but Pawlenty won't continue to bankrupt the country and will be effective on the world's stage and has more experience at actually governing than Palin.
LOL, it’s understandable that you would want to defend your home town boy, but let’s face it: Pawlenty is about as inspiring as a mashed potato sandwich. It’s not a case of ‘no sizzle or no steak’, there’s nothing on the grille that is going to inspire the electorate, let alone conservatives.
When your guy starts drawing the kind of enthusiasm and the crowds that Sarah Palin does at the drop of a hat, then maybe he’ll have somewhere to go on a national scale.