A stalemate-induced Minnesota government shutdown has gotten a fresh look from a House committee before the real budget debate even begins at the Capitol.
Former Governor Tim Pawlenty's making the rounds on his book tour/Presidential water testing trip. Last night, he held his own with an unusually serious Jon Stewart on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show."
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann is the keynote speaker at a GOP event in Iowa later this month, and a spokesman says she has "not ruled out" a presidential bid.
Forget a US Senate bid for 6th District Congresswoman Michele Bachmann. ABC News is reporting the three-term Republican and Tea Party favorite is seriously considering a run for President in 2012.