Fresh off his New Hampshire drop-in, Gov. Tim Pawlenty is generating more chatter than ever about his potential presidential plans.
Mark McKinnon, a political consultant best-known for his work on behalf of George W. Bush and John McCain, has just rated the prospects of the GOP's presidential field more than a year out from the opening gun of the 2012 campaign. He rates Pawlenty third, behind former Govs. Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin.
McKinnon's take on Pawlenty:
