Poll: Pawlenty and Legislature get poor marks

A KSTP-TV/Survey USA poll is giving Gov. Pawlenty and the Minnesota Legislature are getting poor marks.

Gov. Pawlenty says 42% of those polled approve of the governor's job performance while 52% disapprove.

State lawmakers are getting worse marks. They're receiving 25% approval in the poll. 66% disapprove.

63% of those polled also say Gov. Pawlenty should not run for president. 28% say he should run.

A strong majority also supports Racino, opposes tax increases and public funding for a new Vikings stadium.

You can find the full poll here

You can find the KSTP story here.

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