[speedgibson] Speed Gibson: Score One for the Governor

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Posted by Speed Gibson:
Score One for the Governor
http://speedgibson.powerblogs.com/posts/1189691365.shtml


   I'm in that minority that think maverick politicians like our Governor
   Tim Pawlenty are problems, not solutions for preserving limited
   government. Given his many past mistakes, I gritted my teeth when he
   called the Special Session.
   As I posted Tuesday, I'm not in the inner circle to where I could say
   this was necessary or not. I'll therefore stipulate that it was. I'll
   even stipulate that another may be necessary for the I-35 bridge
   construction, depending on what happens in Washington.
   Given so much, the Governor executed beautifully. It truly was the
   focused, one day session he held out for. He quickly snuffed out (with
   DFL leadership help) a couple of rogue attempts to go beyond the
   agreement.
   I always try to praise at least as quickly as I criticize, so well
   done, Governor. I hoping these two 2007 sessions have shown you the
   true lie of the political landscape, and govern according in 2008.
   There is nothing to be gained by appeasing the DFL.