Bwahaha! The Grey Lady is concerned about lame ducks

But only in Minnesota, not in DC. From NRO Corner, quoting the NY TImes:

With the state’s Legislature soon to be in Republican control and headed back into session on Jan. 4, Mr. Pawlenty could theoretically be sitting in the governor’s chair, ready to sign into law some legislation that conservative primary voters might find appealing.

Such a move would generate controversy – and much-needed national news media attention – since it would amount to a lame-duck Republican governor pushing a conservative agenda with the possibility of a Democratic governor waiting in the wings. That could be just the kind of story that Mr. Pawlenty needs to bolster his credentials with Tea Party supporters.

Let's be FAIR, after all!