Here is the Fox Story...
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/08/14/pawlenty-to-drop-gop-presidential-bid/
wow.........with the viciousness that he attacked Michelle Bachman at the last debate, I am surprised he gave up so early.
Either Pawlenty lacked a base to run with or he lacked a message that could attract a base. To be a successful primary candidate you need 1) money, 2) a message and 3) a large group of people who believe you are their guy. I didn’t see where Pawlenty had any of that going for him. At least his ego didn’t force him to stay in it when it was so clear he wasn’t going to win. Perhaps Perry’s entry was the last straw.