T-Paw is done

[J. J.]

There was a huge amount of buzz on him as the VP nominee in 2008 (not from me, however).

[J. J.]

What did Pawlenty bring to the table that Santorum didn't? I never understood why Pawlenty was treated as a super-serious candidate and Santorum a complete joke.

Santorum's defeat will always haunt him.

Aren't we smart enough to understand what swing state + moderate opponent with popular father + Republican in 2006 equals?

Akno, you are a hero to sane people everywhere.

Absolutely, though the loss will be hard to overcome.