It means Pawlenty has been consistent on social issues, if not perfect. IIRC he's a 99% pro-lifer, supporting life/rape/incest exceptions?
I think he's done a great job, very good on cutting spending and restraining taxes. He had to compromise with the DFL-run state Senate on a budget bill and was denounced by the zealots for it -- I guess they expected him to wave a magic wand and make the DFLers do whatever he wanted.
Has Pawlenty shown any interest in running?