Some yuks for Pawlenty, then some New York bucks at a fundraiser

ST. PAUL -- The Big Apple is beckoning Minnesota's Tim Pawlenty.

The Republican governor and possible presidential hopeful headed today to New York for some national television appearances and some fundraising.

Pawlenty was scheduled to appear on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and on ABC's "Good Morning America" Friday.

His trip includes a fundraiser and private meetings before he returns to Minnesota on Saturday.

Pawlenty says he'll announce next year if he's running for president. He decided against seeking a third term this fall.