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Republican Tim Pawlenty says President Barack Obama is satisfied with a second-rate American economy "produced by his third-rate policies."

Republican Tim Pawlenty is using a trip to Chicago Tuesday to slam President Barack Obama's economic policies.

Less than 48 hours after Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels announced his decision not to enter the 2012 race for the White House, another Midwestern Republican with gubernatorial experience is set to take the plunge.On Monday, the former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty will announce that he is official

Less than 48 hours after Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels announced his decision not to enter the 2012 race for the White House, another Midwestern Republican with gubernatorial experience is set to take the plunge.

President Barack Obama returns to Washington on Friday with his re-election campaign a bit richer. The president attended three fundraising events Thursday evening in Chicago.Ticket prices topped out at $35,800, though they were as low as $100 at the largest event, on Navy Pier.

President Barack Obama returns home to Chicago Thursday to raise cash for his re-election campaign. The main fundraiser, taking place on Navy Pier, is being billed as the "fundraising kick-off" to the 2012 campaign.

Former Minnesota Gov.