Cato Catapults Pawlenty

As far as 2012 goes, it should be no secret that I'm gonna vote for the guy, gal, vegetable or animal that has the best chance of thumping Obama. I still think, in terms of raw qualifications, Romney ought to lead the pack, (but it is a very solid pack and we can do almost as good). Having said that, today Tim Pawlenty just got a HUGE boost from the indispensible Cato Institute. Cato is akin to Maj. Gen. John Buford here, securing Pawlenty on top of Cemetary Ridge. Romney, I'm afraid is still down in the peach orchard.

UPDATE: OK, maybe not peach orchard territory...