The A-P tells us that Republican Senator Norm Coleman has expressed disappointment over Pawlenty's line item veto of Central Corridor light-rail funds this week.
Normally, I'm pretty cynical about anything Coleman does. Especially in an election year. Mr. Votes-the-Republican-Line is trying to be seen as an independent and moderate voice for this November. Most of his actions should be viewed through that lens.
But I don't think his light, but helpful, criticism of the governor is for his own personal political objectives. I would say it is genuine. Certainly, there are other Republicans Coleman can publicly disagree with in order to be seen as independent minded. Expressing disagreements with the most popular, and influential, Republican in Minnesota probably doesn't help politically. So, good for him.
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