Pawlenty soars in latest poll

Tim Pawlenty

Stunning all political pundits and analysts, Tim Pawlenty's announcement of a 2012 presidential run has sent a wave of excitement not seen since the early days of JFK. "It has been a maddening few days. The crowds, the riveting speeches, the all-around raw electricity surrounding this campaign is something I thought I'd never see again," gushed one AP veteran. Throngs of people have had to be turned away at several of Pawlenty's stops. Keith Yintle from Youngstown Ohio waited fourteen hours in the rain to see Pawlenty speak. "I just wanted to be a part of history. It was well worth it. I am just running on adrenaline right now." said Yintle.