Pawlenty PAC Spent $2.8 Million in 2010
Politico reports:
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s political action committee ran through most of its cash balance during the midterm election campaign, according to a financial disclosure filed Friday with the Federal Election Commission.
The filing shows that his Freedom First PAC spent more than $2.8 million in 2010, leaving it with just $155,000 heading into the new year.
“In 2010, Gov. Pawlenty’s strong>Freedom First PAC< helped elect a new conservative majority in Congress and a next generation of conservative leaders in states across the country,” said spokesman Alex Conant. “We were able to donate directly to over 200 candidates thanks to the support of thousands of contributors across the country. After a great Election Day, we gave our donors a break.”
The low cash balance could be a sign that the potential 2012 presidential candidate is ready to wind down the committee. A bid for the White House would require Pawlenty to set up a separate account.
