So far, Tim Pawlenty has had little luck in generating serious enthusiasm. But that may be changing: in Florida, he’s not just gaining support — he’s also winning some very enthusiastic backers. From the St. Petersburg Times:

Influential Republican leaders continue to line up behind the former Minnesota governor, even with little evidence he’s a viable contender.
“I don’t know or care if he’s got a 5 percent chance or a 50 percent chance or an 80 percent chance, what matters right now is we need people who stand up for what they believe in,’’ said state Rep. Richard Corcoran of New Port Richey, a Pawlenty supporter in line to be speaker of the Florida House.
Another future House speaker, former Mitt Romney supporter Chris Dorworth of Lake Mary, likened it to PC users who are satisfied with their computers and Apple users who are ardent about them.
“Other people support their candidate, but Tim Pawlenty people are passionate about him,” Dorworth said before a Pawlenty fundraising lunch that drew about 40 people to Tampa’s InterContinental hotel Tuesday.