Pawlenty says his legacy in threat if Dayton wins

Gov. Tim Pawlenty hit the campaign trail today for Republican Tom Emmer's gubernatorial campaign. Pawlenty and Emmer appeared at a GOP Rally today in St. Louis Park.

Pawlenty told the audience that his work to keep taxes low, to improve the state's education system and his efforts to improve the state's business climate.

Pawlenty said he thought about a Governor Dayton and told the audience of 200 people "Are you kidding me."

Both Pawlenty and Emmer used the event as a way to encourage Republicans to turn out the vote by making phone calls on behalf of Republican candidates.

Here's the audio:

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