Set the DVR… Pawlenty on Face the Nation

The Fix is reporting that Gov. Pawlenty will be on CBS' Face the Nation on Sunday. He'll be squaring off against Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh (who is getting plenty of VP buzz himself).

Will it be a heavyweight fight for the ages?

(I guess I should call it a Light Heavyweight fight (since Obama v. McCain would be the heavyweight fight) so let's try it this way:

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Will it be the light heavyweight fight for the ages?

Chris Cillizza thinks so:

Make no mistake: every person involved in the vice presidential selection process for McCain and Obama will be watching closely to see how each man does. And while these appearances are not likely to prove conclusive in making up either nominee's mind, they are certain to play a role in the decision making.

Both men have something to prove.