Pawlenty Explains Decision to End His Presidential Campaign; Will likely Endorse Someone – “But Not Anytime Soon” – Video 8/14/11

Here is video of Gov. Tim Pawlenty on with ABC News’ Jake Tapper this morning to explain his decision to end his Presidential Campaign. Pawlenty finished a distant third in yesterday’s Iowa Straw Poll.

Pawlenty explained he just did not get the “lift” he needed coming out of the Straw Poll to keep his campaign going.

When asked about endorsing someone in the race, Pawlenty said he “probably will – but not anytime soon.” He indicated he is not interested in being a Vice-Presidential pick (no one ever says they are).

On Michele Bachmann, he said she is “qualified,” but that time will tell if she can make the case to the American people that she is the candidate to beat Barack Obama.