I'm guessing that the DFL is going to hit hard at the beginning of the MN legislative session with social issues instead of fiscal ones. Gay marriage will be the first one up, forcing the GOP to take a hard stance and pushing Governor Pawlenty into a corner in preparation for the gubernatorial campaign in 2010. The GOP needs to come back with difficult budget decisions in response to our state's budget crisis, and needs to make sure the public knows which party is putting the critical issues first.
Dems have easy wins in the social arena. They profess to want to help everyone, it gives voters a warm and fuzzy feeling, and they feel like something is being accomplished. The problem is that extending the power of government takes away individual rights.
Pay attention, everyone...this is going to be an interesting session.
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