It’s No Lie! Wilson backs Pawlenty
Rep. Joe Wilson, R-SC, has endorsed Tim Pawlenty's campaign for president. Pawlenty's campaign also announced that Wilson will co-chair Pawlenty's South Carolina campaign.
"Congressman Wilson has been a strong conservative voice for the people of South Carolina over the past decade," Pawlenty said in a statement. "I am honored to receive his support in this campaign to restore America."
Pawlenty's use of "strong conservative voice" in his statement may be intentional. Wilson is best known for shouting "You lie!" during President Obama's health care address to Congress. Wilson apologized for the outburst and called it "spontaneous"
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