Breaking News: Pawlenty says "Sorry"...... Democrats feel better?

Quite a breaking news story. I am sure the followup story about Representative Sertich and other Democrat Leaders accepting the Governor's apology, and apologizing for the "cheap shot" things they said will be front page news soon. I am sure Poggy is working on his letter right now just to get it to say those perfect heartfelt words.

Pawlenty says he regrets 'cheap shots' line

Last update: April 18, 2008 - 10:37 AM

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty said he has tried to maintain civility in his dealings with lawmakers and he acknowledged today that his recent "cheap shots" line pushed that boundary.

Pawlenty was asked by a caller to his weekly radio show to explain why he had his top adviser tell House Majority Leader Tony Sertich: "Cheap shots are cheap, but they're not free."

Pawlenty, a Republican, said he was bothered that Sertich, a Democrat, criticized his involvement in state affairs. But the governor insists there was no retaliatory threat made against the DFL leader's bonding bill projects, which Pawlenty vetoed.

Pawlenty conceded that he occasionally says things he wishes he didn't and that was probably one of them. He said he's made a conscious effort not to "get down and scrap with every legislator over every stupid comment."