VP or not VP: In exclusive interview, close McCain pal rates Pawlenty’s chances

In the absence of any fresh speculation about the future of Minnesota governor and GOP veep short-lister Tim Pawlenty — it’s been over an hour since the last Google Alert, and we’re getting concerned — MnIndy turned to longtime McCain confidant and former Bush administration national security adviser Magic 8-Ball this afternoon. 8-Ball, who is said to have played a decisive advisory role in the Iraq invasion, is also believed to be close to McCain’s team of VP vetters. In a brief but wide-ranging talk, he says Pawlenty is indeed the one.