Gov. Timmy

Minnesota Governor Timmy Pawlenty is angling to become the runningmate of Arizona Senator John McCain in the 2008 Presidential campaign.

Pawlenty announced today that he will be co-chairing a committee that will explore the possibility of McCain running for the Republican nomination for President. Today's move by Pawlenty creates further distance between him and long-time political foe George W. Bush.

The pairing of McCain and Pawlenty makes perfect Presidental political sense, partnering two individuals of disparate backgrounds: McCain is a military veteran and former prisoner of war who is both outspoken and thoughtful, possessing a sharp intellect and a keen grasp of centrist values. Pawlenty, on the other hand, never served a day in the military, works entensively behind the scenes in devious and weasel-like ways, and possesses a soft mind and no grasp of any value not presented on the teleprompter or notecards in front of him.

Pawlenty also announced that he will attempt to return the characteristics of dead-weight wishy-washiness to the role of the Vice President that have been so blatantly missing in the current administration.