Gov. Ed Rendell, PA, Press Release

[susankh4]

3/5/2008
Statement from Governor Ed Rendell on Yesterday’s Election Results
"Last night made clear that there has been a momentum shift in this race. Despite being outspent two-to-one, despite Sen. Obama benefiting from outside political funds, and despite all of the glowing press coverage he received leading up to March 4th, voters ultimately chose Senator Clinton. I am confident that Hillary is heading into Pennsylvania with momentum and a new energy.

"The people of Pennsylvania are focused on the two largest issues facing our nation - the state of our economy and national security. On both counts, Pennsylvanians understand how important it is to elect someone who is truly ready to become President and Commander-in-Chief. Hillary is ready to lead our nation, returning us to both prosperity and peace.

"We look forward to making our voice heard in the coming days and playing our part in determining the Democratic nominee. And when we do, the people of Pennsylvania will send a clear message - we want a President who is ready, not one we hope will one day be ready."

[anonymous171]

1. Shit. Hopefully Obama will disprove her experience in the coming weeks.

[rodeodance]

45. do you have your pennies for your wishing well??

[islandmkl]

2. blah, blah, and blah....canned speech #24 in the playbook....

what else was he going to say?

what DID he say?

[rodeodance]

38. You Obamafolk sure do have Rove's playbook memoritzed. lots of posts lately about it.

[LisaL]

3. Thanks.

Good news for Hillary.

[islandmkl]

5. yeah, good news for hillary....

one of her staunchest supporters gave a statement supporting her...

damn, i just missed the beauty of it all...my bad

[rodeodance]

39. Lovely of him.

[bluestateguy]

4. He's such an asshole

I still haven't forgotten how he sat on his hands and undercut Al Gore in Pennsylvania in 2000.

[blm]

6. Newsflash Ed: You helped undermine both Gore and Kerry to protect 2008 for Clintons because

you know Clintons protect the Bushes. And all of you tainted powerstructure Dems NEED Clintons to continue the protection of BushInc.

[ProudToBeLiberal]

13. Newsflash blm: Kerry won PA because Governor Rendell 's support n/t

[blm]

15. Nope. Kerry was winning Pennsylvania anyway. And Rendell and other Clinton loyalists were

undermining Gore and Kerry on a NATIONAL scale and did it within party infrastructure they controlled up to 2005.

[ProudToBeLiberal]

17. Many believe his popularity helped John Kerry win the state in 2004.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/governor_races/pennsylvania_governor_rendell_swann_a_toss_up

[blm]

18. So - many believe Iraq was filled with Al Qaeda camps. Truthtellers don't rely on what's believed

after the media pushes to shape what people 'believe' do they?

Teresa was and still is one of Pennsylvania's most beloved citizens. So are her sons. And Kerry had PLENTY of Pennsylvania vets who were staunch supporters and knew the swifts were hooey.

[ProudToBeLiberal]

25. Alright, you know more about Kerry, so I'll bow to your judgement

:)

[Omega3]

31. it's time for............

:tinfoilhat:


what's next : bill clinton killed Kennedy?

[blm]

51. No - but I suppose you have an answer for why he deep-sixed BCCI matters throughout the 90s.

Couldn't be because of GHWBush and Jackson Stephens, now could it?

[durrrty libby]

7. Thanks Ed. Do your thing for our gal. She must prevail

[NJSecularist]

8. Will Rendell be a lapdog for Hillary just like Strickland was?

[susankh4]

36. If he knows what side his bread is buttered on

he probably will.

So what?

[rodeodance]

40. he sure will:-)

[WVRevy]

9. Yeah...she's ready!

She'll invite everyone over for tea and maybe even bring Synbad and Cheryll Crow along for entertainment.

That's about the extent of her "International Policy Experience".

Hillary...Ready to serve tea on day 1.

[susankh4]

23. Hope she invites me too!

[ProudToBeLiberal]

10. good news for Senator Hillary

Governor Rendell base is in Philly and the surrounding suburbs, which is suppose to be Senator Obama's "base." If Rendell can win Philly for Clinton, then she's going to win by a health margin because Pittsburgh gonna go for Clinton.

[Mass]

11. He has put his foot in his mouth so often these last 8 years that Clinton should be worried to have

him as a supporter.

Including saying a couple of weeks ago that people in PA are racist.

[FrenchieCat]

12. maybe Ed Rendell can find out why 2006 tax returns need to wait till april 15, 2008 to be released?

Since he seems to know so much. Maybe other than a clear message, he can find out about transparency for us.

[mmonk]

14. The Clinton people are going to make this an ugly war.

Personally, I'm giving real hard consideration to becoming an progressive independent that votes for democrats after this election. I feel beaten up for going on years now. Something's not right. I've about had enough. Reps that never listen. Reps that sell us down the river on critical votes. Reps that protect republican malfeasance. And soon to come, reps that may work the system against candidates they disagree with many people on. I'm getting tired. If I don't matter, I can't figure out why I should expect things to get better.

[Barack_America]

16. Here's a message from Pennsylvania.

Fuck off, Rendell.

When can we expect to hear you insulting your constituents again, claiming that white Pennsylvanians are racist and won't vote for a black candidate?

[Maddy McCall]

21. Fortunately, you speak for only 0.000000001% of the population in PA

[Barack_America]

28. Actually, Philadelphia represents around 13% of PA's population.

And Rendell is a friend to very few here, even less after those comments.

[ProudToBeLiberal]

29. wasn't he mayor of philly before becoming governor?

from what I remember he won the governorship as a result of philly and it's suburbs.

[Barack_America]

30. Yep. But the relationship has soured since.

He's done several high-profile things to screw over the city such as trying to force slot machine casinos near residential neighborhoods. He needs to be careful with pushing Hillary too hard because Philly and its surrounding suburbs are PRIME Obama territory. As those areas go, so goes the state.

[ProudToBeLiberal]

32. yeah but he's lowered 1 billion dollars worth of property taxes...

because of the extra revenue he's getting from the slot machines.

anyway, Governor Rendell has always had a rocky relationship with the extreme elements in Philly, like the MOVE organization, but I think he'll be able to get a good mainstream chunk go with Senator Clinton.

[Snarkturian Clone]

43. Rendell is a corrupt pile of shit.

http://www.phillyblog.com/philly/center-city/48777-fast-eddie-rendell-gives-state-historical-commission-finger.html

Hated by philadelphia with good reason.

[susankh4]

37. PA will look like OH after the primary.

[OhioBlue]

47. Ohio looks like a Dem party split in two

with a sheet of ice covering everything.

[susankh4]

19. Such a hostile bunch of Obamaphiles

I was kinda expecting that!

Call SNL and complain, will ya? Call Ed too. See if he cares.

Hillary will sweep PA.

[rodeodance]

41. I think you for your post--glad Hillary has him there and working for her.

[chascarrillo]

42. I'm hostile to anti-choice assholes, it's true. nt

[Maddy McCall]

20. k/r

[Hepburn]

22. A four delegate win is a major shit and momentum???

:rofl: Yeah, right.....BWHahahahahahahahaha!!!!

[ExFreeper4Obama]

24. Rendell failed 2nd grade math

Hillary is done

[OzarkDem]

26. Pennsylvanians will vote on the economy

and because of that they will choose Clinton.

[rodeodance]

44. sounds good to me.

[JimGinPA]

46. Way To Regurgitate Second-Hand Talking Points...

It may shock you to know that the whole state of PA isn't really made up of old, uneducated people.

[in_cog_ni_to]

27. GO, PA! Do us proud!

GO, Hillary!

[MoonRiver]

33. Hi incognito!

Long time no see! :hi:

[Straight Shooter]

49. Hey in_cog_ni_to!

I was cleaning out the closet a little while ago and thinking of DU and it suddenly occurred to me I haven't seen you post in quite a while.

Welcome back :hi:

[AlinPA]

34. Rendell is not well liked in W. PA now.

[madfloridian]

35. He loves Hillary, wants to "shoot Howard Dean"

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/madfloridian/1872

[JimGinPA]

48. I Like Rendell But Can't Stand HRC...

It's sad that he feels obligated to the Clintons.

[Beacool]

50. Thank you Governor Rendell!!!!

I'll be going to PA fairly often to help Hillary win your great state. Thanks for your support!!!!

:thumbsup: