Pawlenty will be here despite budget acrimony

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is facing a difficult budget battle in his home state, but he will still find time to deliver the keynote address at the Wisconsin GOP convention tonight.

Kirsten Kukowski, spokeswoman for the RPW, said Pawlenty called about an hour ago to confirm that he will make it to Stevens Point.

The Minnesota state legislature has been locked in a budget battle. The legislature adjourns Monday. Read more about the Minnesota budget battle here.

-- By Greg Bump