Tim Pawlenty has a curious style of negotiation: he doesn't. He just keeps repeating his demands in a louder and louder voice until he gets what he wants. As Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson-Kelliher said, "the finish line is in sight and it seems like it keeps moving." It's always been this way. Tim Pawlenty has never given an inch. He's not interested in governing for the common good; he's interested in being a bully.
And yet, the Democrats always seem to give him what he wants. He had some huge wins last year, and this year looks like more of the same. Rachel Stassen-Berger reports that the final deal is likely to include a 3.9 percent property tax cap -- but funding for the Central Corridor somehow seems to have faded from the picture. A great Pawlenty compromise: cities lose money, and in return they get nothing.
I'm sure this plea is too late, but Ms. Speaker, please stand up to the Governor. Bullies don't listen to reason -- they only back down once you fight back.
And yet, the Democrats always seem to give him what he wants. He had some huge wins last year, and this year looks like more of the same. Rachel Stassen-Berger reports that the final deal is likely to include a 3.9 percent property tax cap -- but funding for the Central Corridor somehow seems to have faded from the picture. A great Pawlenty compromise: cities lose money, and in return they get nothing.
I'm sure this plea is too late, but Ms. Speaker, please stand up to the Governor. Bullies don't listen to reason -- they only back down once you fight back.
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