Governor Sets Veto Record

If John McCain wants to pick a running mate who reinforces his message of being a bipartisan reformer, he better not select Tim Pawlenty.  The Governor set a record for vetoes this session, with 34.  Senator Ellen Anderson put it best:

As the new veto record holder, Anderson said, Pawlenty has proven himself to be a governor who doesn’t know how to compromise, find common ground and get things done for his state.

By itself, the veto record probably woudn’t be enough to drop Pawlenty in the Veepstakes.  But put it together with his sex joke and his break with McCain on 35W and you can start to see why most insiders are cold on Pawlenty’s chances to join McCain’s ticket.