2012 Republican hopefuls court religious right

The Republican contenders who seem to be making the most direct appeals to evangelical voters are former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who didn't attend but sent a video message. Pawlenty, a Catholic-turned-Protestant evangelical, opened and closed his remarks with biblical quotes. Hi...

Atlanta Journal-Constitution • Jun 6, 2011