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What was Pawlenty's campaign pledge in the 2002 Minnesota gubernatorial election?
To raise taxes
To triple government spending
To not raise taxes
To increase state programs.
Answer
Pawlenty pledged to not raise taxes in the 2002 Minnesota gubernatorial election. He was elected, and his pledge was a key part of his campaign. However, Pawlenty eventually did raise taxes, which was a controversial decision.
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