Politics & Government
Pawlenty's Tent, Stage and Barbecue May Be the Biggest Straw Poll Display
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty takes the southeast corner of Straw Poll grounds.
If you want to find former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty at the Iowa Straw Poll, just look for Famous Dave's.
His open air pole tent is right behind the red sign for the barbecue chain.
Pawlenty's setup includes a 170- by 60-foot tent, a stage and a large barbecue sign.
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The long, open tent is just 200 square feet larger than Michelle air-conditioned setup. So Pawlenty's tent might just be the single largest tent on the grounds.
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