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Former cheerleading captain sentenced to 3 years for attempted high school prostitution ring

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Fewer qualms for gun-rights groups over Romney now

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FILE - In this March 26, 2011 file photo, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., speaks during the Conservative Principles Conference, in Des Moines, Iowa. Ready or not, the 2012 presidential campaign is under way in earnest a full 18 months before Election Day. The GOP field _ still muddy and made up of no less than a dozen people _ will become clearer in coming days as more Republicans declare they'll run or sit out _ and President Barack Obama's schedule already is packed with fundraisers and visits to states important to his re-election chances. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) (AP)

Bachmann planning presidential run announcement

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Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty speaks to local residents during a breakfast meeting at a Pizza Ranch restaurant, Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) (AP)

Pawlenty will announce presidential run Monday

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Pawlenty announces White House exploratory committee

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Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, Friday, Feb. 11, 2011.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (AP)

Pawlenty takes first step toward presidential bid

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Minnesota Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton addresses his supporters as he awaited the outcome of his race at his election night rally early Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) (AP)

A Minnesota recount could hurt Democratic chances

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Target apologizes for Minnesota political donation

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