Politico says Norm is going to endorse Rudy:

Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) plans to endorse the presidential campaign of former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, according to Republican sources.

It’s a union of two Brooklyn-native, non-Protestant former mayors.

True – although I’m wondering what “non-protestant” has to do with it?

Giuliani will also make a joint appearance in Washington on Friday morning to accept the endorsement of another U.S. senator whose name has not been disclosed, the sources said.

The endorsement holds clear advantages for each of them. It could bolster Giuliani’s argument that as nominee, he would have the chance a better chance of putting certain Democratic states in play than some other Republicans would.

Pat Shortridge writes at TvM:

Ideologically, the former mayors are compatible. Norm is a bit more conservative than Rudy on social issues; Rudy more conservative than Norm on the fiscal side.    

As with his work on things like uncovering corruption in the UN Oil for Food program, Norm realizes that there’s more to being a conservative than fiery speeches, you have to get results.  The same applies to Rudy.  In Rudy, I’m sure Norm sees executive competence, ability to get things done, and a willingness to lead on tough issues. 

Of course, the corollary is both have been willing to lead in the wrong direction, at times.

Still – it’ll be big news.

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