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Photos: Bachmann and Pawlenty at the RNC

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Former Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann poses for a picture with a supporter at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention.
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Two of Minnesota's biggest GOP stars, Rep. Michele Bachmann and former Gov. Tim Pawlenty, drew the spotlight at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

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Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann speaks to delegates from Texas during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.
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Smiling for the camera
Former Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann poses for a picture with a supporter at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention.
ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images
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Tim Pawlenty preps for his speech
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty looks over the main stage during a sound check at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012.
J. Scott Applewhite/ASSOCIATED PRESS