| Tim Pawlenty supporters listening to the former governor's speech at the Ames Straw poll. Pawlenty finished third and dropped out of the race the following day. (Photo by Todd Melby) |
In 2011, I worked as a freelancer for Reuters covering the Republican presidential race. Since I'm based in Minnesota, I focused on the fortunes of former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty and Congresswoman Michele Bachmann. Here are links to several stories where I was a co-author or contributor:
Christian group struggles over Gingrich endorsement (12/18/11)
Bachmann campaign pressed by Perry, fundraising (9/8/2011)
Bachmann campaign manager, deputy stepping down (9/5/11 - contributed reporting)
Bachmann sticks to strategy in campaign fight (8/25/11 - contributed reporting)
Struggling Pawlenty exits White House race (8/14/11 - contributed reporting)
Some Pawlenty donors start to doubt 2012 campaign (8/11/11)
Factbox: Pawlenty clings to White House bid despite slow start (7/26/11 - contributed reporting)
Bachmann denies her migraines are incapacitating (7/19/11 - contributed reporting)
Bachmann seen with hefty campaign cash haul (7/12/11)
Romney raises $15-20 million, leads Republican cash race (6/30/11 - contributed reporting)
Bachmann to launch election campaign Monday: source (6/21/2011)
Bachmann's combative style scores while Pawlenty's stalls (6/17/2011)
Republican candidate Pawlenty aims for big Iowa splash (5/23/2011)