Bipartisanship takes a hit at the Capitol this week

Gov. Pawlenty suffered two major setbacks at the hands of the DFL-controlled Legislature this week, when lawmakers overrode his veto of a $6 billion transportation bill, and the Senate ousted MnDOT Commissioner Carol Molnau. Two former legislative leaders discuss whether those events will get in the way of action on the state budget and other issues.

Guests

• Roger Moe: Served in the Minnesota Senate from 1970-2002, and was the Senate Majority Leader from 1978-2002.
• Duane Benson: Served in the Minnesota Senate from 1980-1994 and was the Senate Minority Leader from 1987-1994.

More from MPR

• Minnesota's budget deficit nearly $1 billion
  February 28, 2008
• Senate dismisses transportation chief Molnau
  February 28, 2008
• Pawlenty, Republican leaders circle the wagons after gas tax defeat
  February 26, 2008
• Lawmakers react to transportation veto override
  February 26, 2008

Resources

• About Roger Moe
• About Duane Benson