Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota takes part in a session in Miami on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, of the annual Republican Governors Association Conference. One of the highlights of this year's conference is expected to be Alaska governor and former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. This will be Palin's first public appearance since election night. Palin is expected to speak on the future of the GOP and will also give an informal news conference with reporters. (AP Photo John Watson-Riley)

Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota takes part in a session in Miami on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, of the annual Republican Governors Association Conference. One of the highlights of this year's conference is expected to be Alaska governor and former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. This will be Palin's first public appearance since election night. Palin is expected to speak on the future of the GOP and will also give an informal news conference with reporters. (AP Photo John Watson-Riley)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, center, looks over the TelePrompTer setup with production staff on the podium in preparation for the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and his wife Mary take in a volleyball game that their daughter Anna participated in Thursday, Aug. 28, 2009 in Minneapolis. Pawlenty is considered a contender for vice president on the Republican ticket with Sen. John McCain. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and his wife Mary take in a volleyball game that their daughter Anna participated in Thursday, Aug. 28, 2009 in Minneapolis. Pawlenty is considered a contender for vice president on the Republican ticket with Sen. John McCain. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and his wife Mary take in a volleyball game that their daughter Anna participated in Thursday, Aug. 28, 2009 in Minneapolis. Pawlenty is considered a contender for vice president on the Republican ticket with Sen. John McCain. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, center, holds a news conference with the group "Not Ready '08" to discuss why they feel Barack Obama is not ready to lead the United States at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. Also seen are U.S. Senate Republican Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), left, and former U.S. Treasurer Rosario Marin. (AP Photo/Will Powers)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty visits the Minnesota State Fair Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 in Falcon Heights, Minn. Pawlenty is considered a possible running mate for Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty visits the Minnesota State Fair, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, in Falcon Heights, Minn. Pawlenty is considered a possible running mate for Republican presidential presumptive candidate Sen. John McCain. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty talks about Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at the Eagle Street Grille in St. Paul, Minn. Pawlenty, considered a possible vice president candidate, met with young professionals supporting McCain. At right in vest is a member of his security detail. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)