Comments on: Updated: Pawlenty Veep Prospects Took a Hit http://mnpublius.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/ Tracking Minnesota Politics Since 2005 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:13:25 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jeremy Hanson http://mnpublius.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/#comment-13849 Jeremy Hanson Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:17:32 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/#comment-13849 I seriously wonder about a Republican Party where Pawlenty isn't conservative enough! Sheesh! I seriously wonder about a Republican Party where Pawlenty isn’t conservative enough! Sheesh!

]]> By: Southern Minny Moderate http://mnpublius.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/#comment-13846 Southern Minny Moderate Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:50:35 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/#comment-13846 #4: MN GOP does not support McCain in the Caucus #3: Veto override #2: Less than impressive NGA success But, the #1 reason T Paw won't be running for VP--no one in the national GOP, and that has to include McCain, and Pawlenty himself for that matter, wants to draw any more attention to Transportation Commissioner Carol (you know, she was in charge when that bridge went down, but she was basically invisible) Molnau than necessary. It'll take about 16 seconds for any creibility Pawlenty has to be disregarded when the spotlight shines on that relationship, her abilities, and that, if McCain wins, she (the disappearing act lady) would be in charge of the state. Who in Minnesota votes for Molnau to Governor? And even though no one votes for the underside of the ticket, who outside of Minnesota votes for a Vice President who made such a poor decision? Pawlenty on the ticket does not bring Minnesota to the GOP, and it hurts the overall ticket in other places. T Paw will not be the VP candidate. #4: MN GOP does not support McCain in the Caucus

#3: Veto override

#2: Less than impressive NGA success

But, the #1 reason T Paw won’t be running for VP — no one in the national GOP, and that has to include McCain, and Pawlenty himself for that matter, wants to draw any more attention to Transportation Commissioner Carol (you know, she was in charge when that bridge went down, but she was basically invisible) Molnau than necessary.

It’ll take about 16 seconds for any creibility Pawlenty has to be disregarded when the spotlight shines on that relationship, her abilities, and that, if McCain wins, she (the disappearing act lady) would be in charge of the state. Who in Minnesota votes for Molnau to Governor? And even though no one votes for the underside of the ticket, who outside of Minnesota votes for a Vice President who made such a poor decision?

Pawlenty on the ticket does not bring Minnesota to the GOP, and it hurts the overall ticket in other places. T Paw will not be the VP candidate.

]]> By: attilla http://mnpublius.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/#comment-13848 attilla Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:58:07 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/#comment-13848 I'll be watching from the gallery tomorrow around noon when Timmy gets his next Whack and Molnau gets the very much deserved boot. I’ll be watching from the gallery tomorrow around noon when Timmy gets his next Whack and Molnau gets the very much deserved boot.

]]> By: amuseinc http://mnpublius.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/#comment-13847 amuseinc Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:28:59 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/#comment-13847 I want Gimmicky Timmy to run for VP. It will be great fun sniping at him from Minnesota...He has some stupid in his background that would be fun to air. Plus he and his Aw Shucks personality is just not ready for prime time media. I want Gimmicky Timmy to run for VP. It will be great fun sniping at him from Minnesota…He has some stupid in his background that would be fun to air. Plus he and his Aw Shucks personality is just not ready for prime time media.

]]> By: Max http://mnpublius.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/#comment-13845 Max Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:53:06 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/#comment-13845 Maybe a tax increase in the fall will spur the economy now. I know I'm going to buy my new car sooner rather than later... Maybe a tax increase in the fall will spur the economy now. I know I’m going to buy my new car sooner rather than later…

]]> By: loveit http://mnpublius.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/#comment-13844 loveit Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:21:59 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/#comment-13844 So wait, is TPaw not being VP a good thing OR a bad thing? Which is it? If he is picked VP - my guess is you'll bitch about it. If not...you'll hammer him for it. Which is it? By the way..might want to read that transportation bill a 2nd time. Looks like there might be some surprises in it for vulnerable Democrats that their leadership didn't mention! HA! So wait, is TPaw not being VP a good thing OR a bad thing? Which is it? If he is picked VP - my guess is you’ll bitch about it. If not…you’ll hammer him for it. Which is it?

By the way..might want to read that transportation bill a 2nd time. Looks like there might be some surprises in it for vulnerable Democrats that their leadership didn’t mention!
 HA!

]]> By: Kathy http://mnpublius.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/#comment-13850 Kathy Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:08:56 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2008/02/updated-pawlenty-veep-prospects-took-a-hit/#comment-13850 I guess we can look at the bright side...Carol Molnau won't be Governor...:) I guess we can look at the bright side…Carol Molnau won’t be Governor…:)

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