Politico reports that McCain included his fundraising list on a list of assets as collateral for a loan to keep his campaign alive. (Click here)

A poor decision for a campaign that promised not to sell info. DON'T do it again...

Who could be a McCain VP choice? Pawlenty from MN remains an option. The two have been connected for a couple of years and the PAW is spearheading his campaign in MN.

Despite a rocky couple of years, Pawlenty seems to have rediscovered his conservative groove following a brush with political death in his 2006 governor race. He has wisely wielded the veto pen- preventing MN Democrats from increasing taxes on everything from cemetery plots to gas to licenses. He has held the legislature's feet to the fire repeatedly. And he has finally come out with some tough positions on immigration- he recognizes this is a major problem in Minnesota and the country. Pawlenty seems to be a clean candidate with a wonderful family. And Pawlenty looks great loving the Great Outdoors, even when holding a fish. (Click here)

If Pawlenty can stay on a strong conservative course he has a shot at being a contender himself in the future. He is only 47 years old so has years to move into the big leagues. The real question: Why would or should he give up his current position to join a campaign with a questionable chance of succeeding?

Pawlenty should learn from his past mistakes and now stay on the conservative course. And eventually, if he does this, he will someday be campaigning for himself in New Hampshire.