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The Spectacle Blog
It would be a mistake to read too much into such an early debate. Some observers have pointed out that it took Barack Obama a while to find his footing against Hillary Clinton in 2007-08. But Tim Pawlenty does need to find a way to criticize Mitt Romney effectively in future debates. If lines like “Obamneycare” aren’t his thing, then his team needs to find a way he can differentiate himself from Romney in his own voice.
Why? Because Pawlenty’s campaign is largely predicated on being a realistic conservative alternative to Romney. But that’s not a role he’s going to get simply because pundits think it makes sense for him to play it. He needs to distinguish himself from Cain, Bachmann, Gingrich, and the rest first.
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rightasrain| 6.14.11 @ 12:37PM
I like Pawlenty but he better re-tool before the next go-round. It's one thing to come out swinging against Obamneycare on the Sunday shows but when you can't even muster a mild critique when the guy is in the same room with you just makes you look craven.
Grzmlyk| 6.14.11 @ 1:07PM
Not only that, but Pawlenty's flirtation with cap-and-trade makes him a non-starter in my book.
He's not horrible - he's just a typical politician, and I think we need something more if we are ever to stanch the hemorhaging of our culture, our wealth, our moral fiber and our country.