[speedgibson] Speed Gibson: Going out on top

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Posted by Speed Gibson:
Going out on top
http://speedgibson.powerblogs.com/posts/1243978104.shtml


   We could wish for a third Pawlenty term, but I'm pleased and impressed
   with Governor Tim Pawlenty's decision not to seek re-election next
   year. Despite the facts being heavily on his side, he would have been
   the target of a joint DFL-union-media assault all the way to Election
   Day 2010. Instead, Pawlenty has once again sawed off the branch Senate
   Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller had so carefully selected.
   This entire Legislative session has had one clear focus throughout:
   get Pawlenty. It was also clear that some distance has grown between
   the Senate and House this year, a little more wary after getting
   burned by Pogemiller's all or nothing ploy, the veto override
   notwithstanding.
   With this splendidly placed finger in his eye, it is now Pogemiller
   that has to worry about keeping his job.