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Published June 06, 2009, 09:04 AM

Poll: Pawlenty off national radar

Gov. Tim Pawlenty admits he is not well known across the country, which means he would need to do a lot of work if he were to run for president in 2012.

By: Don Davis, The Republican Eagle

Gov. Tim Pawlenty admits he is not well known across the country, which means he would need to do a lot of work if he were to run for president in 2012.

As if to drive that point home, a CNN poll did not even mention the Minnesota Republican.

However, since the survey showed there is no clear front runner, it leaves Pawlenty with a chance.

CNN reported that 22 percent of Republicans likely would support former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney came in at 21 percent each.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich trailed at 13 percent, with just 6 percent backing ex-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

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