Why not Pawlenty?
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty spoke in Denver, where the Democratic National Convention is being held, to support Republican candidate John McCain.
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Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talks with New York University professor Paul Light, author of "Vice-Presidential Power," about why McCain did not choose Pawlenty.
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