Over at Power Line, John Hinderaker reports on Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty's 59 percent approval rating. You can find my take on Pawlenty here. Because of his Sam's Club conservatism, Pawlenty was interesting before he had to deal with a hostile legislature and a terrible infrastructure crisis. So far, he's handled both challenges well, and the public is responding positively. Pawlenty will be a big story next year as the host of the 2008 Republican National Convention. But if this man wins the nomination - and it still could happen! - I have a feeling Pawlenty's moment in the national spotlight is only beginning.