Pawlenty Avoids Romney Bop Op

On CNBC Monday am, T-Paw demurs at attack on frontrunner.

When asked why he’d be a better candidate than Romney on CNBC, Minnesotan touts blue-collar upbringing, CATO ‘A’ rating as Gov. and “transformative” tax plan.

And: Says he won’t accept “anemic growth,” his measure a“positive, bold optimistic goal.”