Sports Time!
There is nothing to write regarding budget talks so let's paraphrase some sports analogies for the end of session.
Democrats say Governor Pawlenty is trying to run out the clock, is playing a four corners offense and is moving the goal posts.
DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher said the governor is also trying to extend the finish line.
Pawlenty and Republicans say Democrats are in the Red Zone but can't score, that they are missing an easy up and down and can't finish strong.
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Here are some other ideas that we came up with in the press corps:
We're in the final lap.
They're missing an easy layup
They can't stick the landing.
They may belly flop this dive.
They missed a gimme putt.
A prevent defense is in effect.
There's a three yards and a cloud of dust approach to budget talks.
It's a sticky wicket!
They're not hitting for power.
Budget talks are on the ropes.
They're down for the count.
Martiga Lohn, with the AP, wants obscure sports metaphors. Can you help?
UPDATE: See my previous blog entry for "Tees off."