In the latest fundraising pitch for his political action committee, Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who is "testing the waters" for a presidential bid, wasn't shy about using the hyperbole or asking for cash. The email includes no fewer than five links to contribute to his PAC.

"It will be 8 months until Republicans and conservatives all over our country are elected and take back this country for freedom and correct the mistakes of this administration and Congress...with our help," his email said.

He also said he'd support Pat Toomey, the Republican Pennsylvania Senate candidate.

"For my part, through this Freedom First PAC, we will support candidates who will be integral to Republican majorities in the House and Senate like Rob Portman in Ohio and Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania," the email, signed "Tim" said. "The candidates we will focus on are those who stand for America, not only the piece of geography, but also the set of ideals and time-tested principles upon which our country was founded."