Poor, Poor Pawlenty

It was reported yesterday that former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty said that if he ever became President he would re-instate the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy which prohibits gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. This statement really surprises me and it shows that Pawlenty is now trying to appeal more to conservatives and it also proves that he is running for Pres. in 2012. I do understand that too run for President in the Republican Party u have to be liked by conservatives, but what i don't understand is why he would try to distance himself from his moderate base that he desperately needs and can't win without. If Pawlenty wants to be  just another "conservative" in the race then be my guest sir, but i believe that when the voting starts u will see the error of your decision.