It’s official: former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty pressed toward a White House campaign Monday by formally announcing an exploratory committee with a call for backers to help him “take back our government.” Pawlenty’s announcement is the first in the slowly forming GOP nomination field. What are Pawlenty’s chances to win the nomination and if he makes it that far, in the general election? Can he overcome his “born to be mild” reputation? Will Pawlenty’s move inspire other Republican candidates to finally declare their candidacy?

Guest:

David Mark, senior editor at POLITICO; on Monday he moderated the forum “Can Pawlenty Win the White House?”