Courage to Stand is a part autobiography and part advice book being put out by former governor Tim Pawlenty. Recently Pawlenty has been on a book tour going around America and speaking out, when finished with the tour Pawlenty is expected to make an announcement as to whether or not he is running for president in 2012. In his book Pawlenty offers America insight on what it is like to be a political leader in this day and age. The premise of having courage as a political leader is to stand up against government waste and be able to say “no” based on moral or fiscal judgments.
Calling himself a ‘Sam’s Club Republican’ Pawlenty describes himself as a mainstream conservative, who doesn’t just reach out to the richest folks in America. He thinks the Republican Party’s tent is a large one and should include less well-off social conservatives who are trying to make a living in this great nation.
Pawlenty discusses his budget successes in Minnesota when he has the courage to say no and cut the budget massively in an effort to fix the looming deficit. He stomped out an over four and a half billion dollar deficit in Minnesota when many politicians were begging him not to cut their special programs all while not increasing taxes by a cent. He discusses some of the most heroic fights while governor of Minnesota.
In the presidential election of 2008 McCain was vetting then governor Pawlenty to possibly be the Vice President of the United States, however the campaign decided to go with one of their other choices governor Sarah Palin of Alaska. Pawlenty doesn’t think McCain should regret his choice, as he admire Palin and her efforts for the conservative movement. He mentions her fervor has really lit up the Party and moved it further through grassroots campaigns.
From the death of his mother as an early teen to his triumphs and tribulations through making his way through school, Pawlenty reflects on his childhood and the lessons he learned growing up. Originally from South Saint Paul, Minnesota Pawlenty was raised in his later years by his father, who was a truck driver. Pawlenty says good morals and life lessons have added value to his ability to lead.
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