https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2009/10/01/conference-call-tim-pawlenty-and-the-freedom-first-pac/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usThu, 23 Apr 2026 13:09:19 -0400<![CDATA[We had an opportunity to talk with Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty to discuss the launch of his Freedom First PAC.  Pawlenty says that he&#8217;s worried that freedom is being corroded by a &#8220;tyranny of a creeping bureaucracy.&#8221;  Pawlenty wants to re-elevate the principles of freedom and liberty, including an effort to educate people on their value and to impact current policy.  Pawlenty plans a particular effort to reach out to younger voters and a &#8220;purposeful outreach&#8221; to urban areas.]]>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:48:14 -0400<![CDATA[Ed Morrissey]]>https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2009/10/01/conference-call-tim-pawlenty-and-the-freedom-first-pac-n164778