Politico has the scoop. On one level it is not
surprising, Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman is a New Yorker, an
attorney and previously a very successful mayor. However, he's also in a
hotly contested race (why annoy some Republicans who back other
presidential contenders?) and he has an impeccable pro-life record.
With Gov. Rick Perry, Tommy Thompson and now Coleman, Rudy may be
making some headway in getting pro-life well known Republicans on
board. It's not Sam Brownback, but it's a start. And Minnesota is
of course a February 5 state so it is a nice get -- the endorsement
of perhaps the second most important Republican in the state( Gov.
Pawlenty is a McCain supporter).