Shaking T-Paw's, um ... paw.

I'm beginning to see what they mean by getting to see the candidates informally and up close, shake hands with them, ask them a question without going through a moderator, etc.

I did all of those things last night with former Gov. Tim Pawlenty. I just had no idea he was going to be where I was until I sat down and ... hey! That guy looks just like...

and it was. Crazy state, this. Kinda fun, too.