Gov. Tim Pawlenty is capping a momentous political week by traveling to Washington to be the keynote speaker at a gathering of young Republicans.
Pawlenty is addressing a convention of the College Republican National Committee on Friday night.
Earlier in the week, Pawlenty said he would forgo a run for a third term as Minnesota governor. It stoked suspicion that he'll pursue the presidency — an option he wouldn't rule out.
Pawlenty is part of a convention lineup that includes former presidential nominee and GOP senator John McCain, Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan and Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele.
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