Pawlenty: Democrats overplayed hand
Governor Pawlenty is praising Republican Scott Brown for being elected to the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. Brown defeated Democrat Martha Coakley in a special election to fill the late Edward Kennedy's seat. Pawlenty's federal political action committee contributed to Brown's campaign and encouraged others to give to him as well. Pawlenty said if a Republican can win in Massachusetts they can anywhere in the country.
"The Democrats in Washington have dramatically and foolishly overplayed their hand. The pendulum is clearly swinging away from Democrats and that leaves opportunities for Republicans on why they should lead and govern the country."
Pawlenty made his comments to me before the results in Massachusetts were final. He spoke with me before he attended a fundraiser for his political action committee. The Minneapolis event, which was closed to the press, attracted roughly
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Update: Pawlenty's PAC also released this statement:
"Voters in Massachusetts expressed the outrage Americans everywhere feel about the proposed government takeover of health care. Senator-elect Scott Brown will provide a decisive vote against the Democrats' health-care schemes. His victory is an inspiration to conservatives across the country to continue our fight for freedom from an overbearing federal government. Congratulations to the Senator-elect and his family for achieving this historic upset."