As President Bush's approval ratings "have plummeted precipitously and economic warning lights flicker," one might think it an unwise strategy to stick too close to the White House if you're a Republican up for re-election. But Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) sees it differently, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Says the first term governor: "I'd stand with President Bush if his approval rating was 2 percent. I won't abandon my leader just because times are tough."