What is it about history?

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqCpWuanle4] Tim Pawlenty is out with a video for his Freedom First PAC, "History is on Our Side," which is really a way of introducing him to Republican voters.

There are things that I like about this video, there's a stylized use of color that's interesting especially for politics.  I like the use of old photos, they add to a sense of Americana, there's a nice overall iconic feel to the video.

My problem is Pawlenty, I guess I can't tell if he's being authentic or if he's full of it.  I kind of like him, but something about his delivery, I don't know I'm just not buying it.  Could it be the video is just trying a little too hard?