Pawlenty's Top Aides Work for Free

Ouch, this is not a good sign. Sources said Wednesday that some of Tim Pawlenty’s top aides are working for little or no pay, having given up large salaries for the sake of the campaign. One aide said, “This isn’t ‘we’re broke and we can’t afford to pay you’ … we’re raising exactly what we said we were going to raise.’” Another said the low paychecks were a sign of their commitment, especially since many of these aides had donated to the campaign. Those earning little or nothing include his top two strategists, who earn between zero and $1,000 a month, plus reimbursements for expenses.