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Schedule Of Governor Tim Pawlenty Week 2 Of Iowa "Road to Results" Tour July 25-29, 2011

Schedule of Governor Tim Pawlenty Week 2 of Iowa "Road to Results" Tour

Monday, July 25, 2011

Davenport Town Hall
Thunder Bay Grill, 6511 Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa 52806
12:30 p.m. CDT

Muscatine Town Hall
The Button Factory, 215 West Mississippi Drive, Muscatine, Iowa 52761
4:15 p.m. CDT

Henry County Republican 29th Annual Hog Roast Fundraiser
Mt. Pleasant Golf and Country Club, 2275 Hickory Avenue, Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641
6:30 p.m. CDT

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Washington Meet and Greet
Washington Public Library, 115 West Washington Street, Washington, Iowa 52353
8:00 a.m. CDT

Fairfield Meet and Greet
Fairfield Public Library, 104 West Adams Avenue, Fairfield, Iowa 52556
11:00 a.m. CDT

Ottumwa Meet and Greet
The Vine Coffee House, 1207 N Jefferson, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
1:00 p.m. CDT

Osceola Meet and Greet
Clarke Electric, 1103 North Main Street, Osceola, Iowa 50213
4:00 p.m. CDT

Polk County GOP Meeting
Holiday Inn Des Moines Downtown – Mercy Campus, 1050 6th Avenue, Des Moines Iowa, 50314
7:00 p.m. CDT

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Westside Conservative Club
Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant, 11151 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, Iowa 50322
7:15 a.m. CDT

Story City Meet and Greet
Pizza Ranch, 1513 Broad Street, Story City, Iowa 50248
11:00 a.m. CDT

Huxley Meet and Greet
Huxley City County Chamber, 515 North Main Avenue, Huxley, Iowa 50124
1:00 p.m. CDT

Ankeny Town Hall
Otter Creek Golf Course, 4100 NE Otter Creek Drive, Ankeny, Iowa 50021
6:00 p.m. CDT

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Jefferson Meet and Greet
Greene County Republican Headquarters, 116 E State Street, Jefferson, Iowa 50129
8:00 a.m. CDT

Carroll Meet and Greet
Carroll Pizza Ranch, 425 US Highway 30 West, Carroll, Iowa 51401
11:00 a.m. CDT

Cherokee Meet and Greet
Carey's Café and Restaurant, 115 South 2nd Street, Cherokee, Iowa 51012
2:00 p.m. CDT

Sioux City Town Hall
Sioux City Public Library – Wilbur Aalfs Branch, 529 Pierce Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51101
6:00 p.m. CDT

Friday, July 29, 2011

Council Bluffs Meet and Greet
Earl and Dianne's Main Street Café, 102 South Main Street/103 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 (Across from Bayliss Park)
7:00 a.m. CDT

Pawlenty Launches "The American Comeback" TV Ad in Iowa

Pawlenty Launches "The American Comeback" TV Ad in Iowa

URBANDALE – Pawlenty for President today launched a new television ad in Iowa called "The American Comeback." The new ad features Gov. Pawlenty in an ice arena in his home town of South St. Paul talking about the need to restore American prosperity. Gov. Pawlenty continues to meet with Iowans this week as he travels across the state in an RV on his "Road to Results" tour. He will join Iowans for a pick-up game of hockey this Friday, July 22nd at noon in Urbandale, Iowa.

TRANSCRIPT

Out here, you're tested.

You face an opponent experts say can't be beat.

You fight, you bleed, you prevail.

Our country's done but we're not out.

To come back, we need a leader with a proven record, not just rhetoric.

I took on the unions, and won.

I shut down a government, and won.

I moved a liberal state in a conservative direction.

Join me, and prove the experts wrong.

I'm Tim Pawlenty, and I approve this message.

Tim Pawlenty To Speak At The American Conservative Union's First Regional Conservative Political Action Conference

Tim Pawlenty to Speak at the American Conservative Union's First Regional Conservative Political Action Conference

MINNEAPOLIS – The Pawlenty for President campaign announced today that Gov. Tim Pawlenty will speak at the American Conservative Union's first regional Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida on September 23rd.

"CPAC has played a pivotal role in energizing the national Republican party, and I and my fellow Floridians are proud to host the first regional CPAC here in the Sunshine State," said Rep. Will Weatherford. "CPAC provides a unique opportunity for voters to get better acquainted with the candidates, and I know that when the citizens of Florida meet Gov. Tim Pawlenty they will see what I see – a man of results with a clear vision to restore our economy and get our nation back on the right track. Gov. Pawlenty is the best candidate in the field to overcome our nation's economic challenges, and I look forward to watching him begin his path to victory in Florida."

Tim Pawlenty Confirms Participation In RPOF & FOX News Debate And Announces Additions To Florida Team

Gov. Tim Pawlenty Confirms Participation in RPOF & FOX News Debate and Announces Additions to Florida Team

MINNEAPOLIS – As his Florida team continues to grow, Gov. Pawlenty today confirmed his participation in the Republican Party of Florida and FOX News Debate in Orlando on September 22nd. The Pawlenty for President campaign also announced that Slater Bayliss has endorsed Gov. Tim Pawlenty for president and will serve as Florida Co-Chair.  In addition, Bret Prater will help lead Pawlenty for President's efforts on the ground in Florida. 

"Our nation is facing big challenges, and President Obama has failed to rise to the occasion," Gov. Pawlenty said.  "Our nation needs a leader who doesn't just talk but actually gets things done, and I am excited to present my record to voters to the RPOC and FOX News Debate."

In the months leading up to the debate, Pawlenty for President continues to gain new endorsements.

"Mr. Bayliss has a proven record of achievement in both the public and private sector, and I look forward to him leading my team to success in Florida,” Gov. Pawlenty said.  "We share a commitment to cutting spending and restoring fiscal discipline, and I am honored by his support."

"As the former director of 'Floridians for Responsible Spending,' I admire Gov. Pawlenty's unwavering dedication to reducing unnecessary spending," said Bayliss.  "As governor of Minnesota, Pawlenty did not shy away from the oftentimes unpopular decisions necessary to balance the budget.  Unlike President Obama, Pawlenty will make tough choices to spur economic growth and increase jobs."

Slater Bayliss is a Partner in The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners, a political and government affairs firm which represents businesses and organizations before the Florida Legislature and State agencies.  Bayliss previously served as Executive Director of  "Floridians for Responsible Spending." The political committee was successful in mounting Florida's first statewide campaign to repeal a mandate from Florida's State Constitution.  He has also worked in Gov. Jeb Bush's office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development, served as Director of the Republican Party of Florida's Committee of 100, their highest donor level, and was a Bush-Cheney 2004 Maverick and Victory 2004 Clean-up hitter.  Bayliss began his political career with the Republican Governors' Association in 1996, and he also worked on Jeb Bush's gubernatorial race in 1998 and George W. Bush for President Iowa straw poll effort in 1999.

Bret Prater will also help to lead Gov. Pawlenty's efforts in Florida.

"Gov. Pawlenty is an extraordinary leader who was able to make real conservative change in a traditionally liberal state," Prater said.  "I look forward to familiarizing Floridians with his record of results."

Bret Prater has been involved in Florida grassroots campaigning for close to a decade. Prater organized grassroots in Miami during Bush/Brogan 02, served as a Regional Victory Director in the panhandle during Bush/Cheney 04 and has managed statewide projects for the Republican Party for the past three election cycles. Bret Prater most recently served as the Political Director of the Republican Party of Florida for the 2010 election cycle.  As Political Director, Prater served as the Florida Victory Director, managed Congressional Affairs and worked with the statewide campaigns and grassroots leaders around the state."

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Pawlenty campaign reports $2 million in bank; $4.5 million raised

Pawlenty campaign reports $2 million in bank; $4.5 million raised

MINNEAPOLIS – Governor Pawlenty’s presidential campaign in total raised about $4.5 million and has over $2 million cash-on-hand at the end of the second quarter, according to financial disclosures to be filed with the Federal Election Commission today.

Those totals include about $610,000 in general-election donations and put the Pawlenty campaign in a stronger financial position than the Republican winners of the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary in 2008 at this stage.

In addition to filing second-quarter disclosures with the FEC, the Pawlenty campaign is also announcing seven new national finance co-chairmen today:

· Dave Frauenshuh, Minnesota · Russ Gerson, New York · Phil Handy, Florida · Tom Hicks, Texas · Ken Moelis, New York & California · Joe Schmuckler, New York · Ray Washburne, Texas

“I am honored to have such a diverse and proven group of Republican leaders and fundraisers leading our finance efforts,” Gov. Pawlenty said. “My campaign is raising the resources we need to execute our strategy in the early states of Iowa and New Hampshire and beyond. I am thankful to the thousands of donors from every state in the country who are rallying behind me and have worked hard to build a solid financial foundation for my campaign"

Tim Pawlenty Meet and Greet In Ames, Iowa On July 21, 2011

Tim Pawlenty Meet and Greet In Ames, Iowa On July 21, 2011

Thursday, July 21, 2011 8:00 am

Oakwood Road Church
2400 Oakwood Road
Ames, IA 50014

 

Tim Pawlenty for President Announces Iowa "Road to Results" Tour July 18-23, 2011 Updated

Pawlenty for President Announces Iowa "Road to Results" Tour

MINNEAPOLIS - Republican presidential candidate Gov. Tim Pawlenty today announced his Iowa "Road to Results" tour.  Gov. Pawlenty will drive 687 miles in an RV next week, stopping in 13 counties and 18 cities to meet with Iowans across the state.  

"Voters are sick and tired of the same old political rhetoric that has failed to grow the economy or create jobs," Gov. Pawlenty said.  "I am eager to discuss my record with Iowans across the Hawkeye state and make the tough decisions necessary to cut federal spending and restore America's promise."

You can track Gov. Pawlenty's "Road to Results" tour here.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Johnson County Town Hall
Coralville Public Library, 1401 5th Street, Coralville, Iowa 52241
12:30 p.m. CDT

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Boone Meet and Greet

Van Hamert's Dutch Oven Bakery, 605 Story Street, Boone, Iowa 50036
8:00 a.m. CDT

Marshalltown Town Hall

Marshalltown Public Library, 105 West Boone Street, Marshalltown, Iowa 50158
12:30 p.m. CDT

Pella Town Hall

Monarch's Restaurant & Lounge, 705 East 1st Street, Pella, Iowa 50219
6:00 p.m. CDT

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Indianola Town Hall

Sports Page Grille, 1802 W. 2nd Avenue, Indianola, Iowa 50125
11:00 a.m. CDT

Altoona Town Hall

Hy-Vee Clubhouse, 108 8th Street, SW, Altoona, Iowa 50009
1:00 p.m. CDT

Dallas County Town Hall

Iowa Farm Bureau, 5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
6:30 p.m. CDT

Updated Press Schedule of Governor Tim Pawlenty

Please note that Pucks and Pizza with Pawlenty on Friday has been moved to the Metro Ice Sports Facility of Urbandale, 5100 NW 72nd Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50322.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Ames Meet and Greet

Oakwood Road Church, 2400 Oakwood Road, Ames, Iowa 50014
8:00 a.m. CDT

Webster City Meet and Greet

Briggs Wood Gold Course, 2501 Briggs Wood Trail, Webster City, Iowa 5059
11:00 a.m. CDT

Fort Dodge Town Hall

Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
1:00 p.m. CDT

Perry Town Hall

Town Craft Building, 1102 Willis Avenue, Perry, Iowa 50220
6:30 p.m. CDT

Friday, July 22, 2011

Deliver Remarks at the Rotary Club of Des Moines

Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50321
7:00 a.m. CDT
NOTE: Gov. Pawlenty will deliver remarks at 7:30 a.m. CDT.

Pucks and Pizza with Pawlenty

Metro Ice Sports Facility of Urbandale, 5100 NW 72nd Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50322
12:00 p.m. CDT
NOTE: Gov. Pawlenty will participate in a hockey scrimmage.  Pizza will be provided afterwards.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Iowa Firearms Coalition Second Amendment Rally

Big Springs Range Complex, 4945 Highway 164, Searsboro, Iowa 50242
9:00a.m. CDT

Former New Hampshire State Senator Bruce Keough Endorses Pawlenty For President

Bruce Keough Endorses Pawlenty for President

DUBLIN – The Pawlenty for President campaign announced today that Bruce Keough, former New Hampshire State Senator and former Chairman of Board of Trustees for the University System of New Hampshire, has endorsed Gov. Tim Pawlenty for President.  Keough will be serving on the Governor’s National Policy Committee and will be joining his New Hampshire Steering Committee.

"Bruce Keough is an individual with a track record of fiscal discipline and accomplishment in both the public and private sector, and I am honored to receive his support,” Gov.Pawlenty said.  “I look forward to receiving his counsel on crafting much-needed common sense policy reforms to our nation’s most pressing challenges.”

“The tangled mess in Washington and the current shutdown in Minnesota demonstrate why America needs Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s leadership," said Bruce Keough.  “We’ve had enough of the President’s inability to set priorities and make difficult choices. This only results in more out-of-control spending, more endless debt, and more ill-conceived health care mandates.  I’m supporting Gov. Pawlenty because America needs a president who is going tell us the truth, not only about the challenges facing us but the solutions that are needed.”

Keough, a private investor, served as State Senator from 1995 to 1997 and served on the University System board from 1997 to 2001.  Keough also was a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor in 2002. Bruce has served in volunteer leadership roles for a number of New Hampshire charities, initiatives and campaigns – most recently as co-chairman of the New Hampshire Romney for President effort in 2007-08.

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