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Albany, NY – Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty is formally joining the Republican field for the 2012 presidential race. Pawlenty tells NBC's "Today" show that he made the decision because ``America is in big trouble'' and he has the managerial skills necessary to get the country on steadier financial footing. He's launching his campaign with appearances in Iowa today. The GOP presidential field went through a shakeup over the weekend. It's the focus of this edition of Vox Pop, with WAMC's Ray Graf