Monday, February 18, 2008 - 5:02 pm
Legislative leaders and the governor stood side-by-side to express their "concern" over a NWA merger. But don't read too much into the visual. They didn't emerge from an intense behind-closed-doors meeting. Rather the governor just gathered the group together in front of the cameras. It was so important that Speaker of the House Kelliher was 15 minutes late and Majority Leader Pogemiller left 15 minutes early. They all appeared on the same page, but had little new to offer. Pawlenty may oppose the merger once he sees a deal. They were full of positive broad thoughts like the governor saying this issue rises "above partisan politics." Poge said "I support the governor’s comments" — that alone could be news. After the lint-picking and mic-adjusting incidents last week Poge was on his best behavior and delivered a strong and quick quote: "Northwest Airlines has been an excellent company for Minnesota and Minnesota has been excellent for Northwest Airlines."
Legislative leaders and the governor stood side-by-side to express their "concern" over a NWA merger. But don't read too much into the visual. They didn't emerge from an intense behind-closed-doors meeting. Rather the governor just gathered the group together in front of the cameras. It was so important that Speaker of the House Kelliher was 15 minutes late and Majority Leader Pogemiller left 15 minutes early.
Monday, February 18, 2008 - 1:18 pm
It will be a rare display today when Gov. Tim Pawlenty holds a press conference with his cheif rivals Sen. Larry Pogemiller and House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher along with Minority Leaders Seifert and Senjem. These five people rarely stand together on anything. I hear there may not be a lot of news, other than the fact all the state's "big dogs" are getting together to weigh in on NWA merger. They want to and need to look like they're out front on what would be the world's largest airline. The concern is the money NWA owes the state and the jobs politicians want to retain. Sen. Metzen made big news last week when he announced hearings. I hear some of the higher ups didn't want Metzen to take the lead on this and want to get it "under control."
It will be a rare display today when Gov. Tim Pawlenty holds a press conference with his cheif rivals Sen. Larry Pogemiller and House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher along with Minority Leaders Seifert and Senjem. These five people rarely stand together on anything. I hear there may not be a lot of news, other than the fact all the state's "big dogs" are getting together to weigh in on NWA merger.
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