Gov. Pawlenty foresees a tough legisaltive session ahead
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Gov. Tim Pawlenty today predicted that the upcoming legislative session, which begins in early February, will be more difficult than some are expecting.
A “much more challenging session than I think people realize,” said Pawlenty, speaking at the Capitol this afternoon.
It won’t just be a bonding bill, a few touch-up items, and everybody hitting the campaign trail, he predicted.
Talking about the Minnesota Vikings and the elusive new stadium, Pawlenty praised the team owners and said the Vikings “bring a lot of joy” to Minnesotans.
Still, Pawlenty diagnosed finding a stadium solution “a tough one.”
“It’s going to add excitement to the debate,” he said when asked about the political implications of a possible Vikings appearance in the Superbowl.
The Thanksgiving holiday will find the governor on the ice at least part of the time.
Pawlenty hopes to play hockey over the holiday — perhaps playing on Friday, his birthday.
Pawlenty will turn 49-years-old.
The governor may also spend some of the holiday weekend in the kitchen, having recently picked up a cook book on southern cooking.