CPAC Vets See Tight Romney-Palin Race, Pawlenty With The Most To Prove
The National Journal - Hotline On Call
"The first skirmish in the war over the GOP WH nomination takes place this weekend among thousands of conservative activists, and veterans of previous straw polls see a tight battle between ex-MA Gov. Mitt Romney and ex-AK Gov. Sarah Palin developing at this week's Conservative Political Action Conference."
"Pawlenty probably has the best resume for a center-right tent pole around which a large coalition can be built, but he has to show that he can excite activists and inspire people to action. The nice-guy persona has to show some teeth and power."
