Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) inched ahead of one of his top potential rivals in the key presidential caucus state of Iowa — outspending Mitt Romney in contributions to candidates there in the final quarter of 2010.
The Star Tribune reports:
Pawlenty gave $34,000 to 19 politicians and organizations through his Iowa Freedom First political action committee, while Romney donated $16,000 with his PAC, according to Iowa campaign finance reports. Pawlenty also kept pace with Romney on the state fundraising front, raising $81,000 to Romney’s $87,500.
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One downside for Pawlenty: He has just $1,900 remaining in his Iowa account, while Romney still has $108,600 in the bank.
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