Pawlenty Drops Out

Tim Pawlenty has dropped out, and it is a shame.  He put all of his chips into a big move in Iowa and didn't get the momentum he wanted or needed. 

I happened to have met the Governor on a couple of occasions (this photo is of a legislation signing in which I attended), and he's exactly the type of leader Washington desperately needs right now - effective, results-oriented, thoughtful, and smart.  His departure is the nation's loss, and hopefully his next step - be it cabinet, Senate run, VP, or otherwise - is a good move for him and for our country. 

Godspeed, T-Paw.