Tim Pawlenty

Tim Pawlenty is an American politician who served as the Governor of Minnesota from 2003 to 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he is known for his fiscal conservatism and efforts to reduce government spending. Pawlenty also ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012 but did not secure it. Prior to his governorship, he held various state legislative roles, gaining reputation for pragmatic leadership and policymaking focused on economic issues. His career reflects a focus on conservative principles, including limited government and free-market approaches, within the context of American political life.