Claim: We are periodically taking a look at past claims from the 2012 presidential candidates. Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty released a web video, announcing that he was running for president, and he'll kick off his campaign in Iowa. In recent months, we have found him straying from the facts. In a January interview on "Fox News Sunday," Pawlenty said that he "never did sign a bill relating to cap and trade" while governor of Minnesota.
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Verdict: we are periodically taking a look at past claims from the 2012 presidential candidates. former minnesota gov. tim pawlenty released a web video, announcing that he was running for president, and he'll kick off his campaign in iowa. in recent months, we have found him straying from the facts. in a january interview on "fox news sunday," pawlenty said that he "never did sign a bill relating to cap and trade" while governor of minnesota.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Lori Robertson
Date published: 2011-05-23T14:03:01