http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/rendell/ en-us Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:44:37 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036730/posts Sen. Barack Obama began a panel discussion at Carnegie Mellon University this morning with a bunch of really smart panelists from MIT, General Motors, AOL and the SEIU. Today marks Obama's first visit to the Steel City since April 21, the eve of the Pennsylvania primary; Obama won the city of Pittsburgh proper in the spring primary, but not the state. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036730/posts#comment Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:44:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036321/posts Who knew that newbie Democrat congressman Jason Altmire (4th District) and Republican congressman Tim Murphy (18th District) would ever "town hall" together? The reason there are no answers is because there were none to be found. Today Murphy and Altmire sent out a news release announcing that they would host two joint town hall meetings together: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036321/posts#comment Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:16:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2034052/posts Hey, swing state Florida, I will not offshore drill The Sen. Barack Obama press machine issued this statement that Obama will deliver at his media avail this afternoon, in which he pledges (where have we heard that word before?) to keep the federal moratorium against offshore drilling in place: "When I am president, I will keep the moratorium in place and prevent oil companies from drilling off Florida's coasts," the statement reads. "That's how we can protect our coasts and still make the investments that will reduce our dependence on foreign oil and bring down gas prices for good." The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2034052/posts#comment Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:50:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2033632/posts Bill and Jill Bill Burton, communications director extraordinaire for the Obama campaign reached out and touched someone today on the McCain campaign: his counterpart, Jill Hazelbaker. Here is the content of the email he sent out to reporters before the McCain conference call: “Jill – hope you’re well. We’d like to add our campaign counsel, Bob Bauer to your conference call with Trevor Potter so that we can arbitrate some of the disagreements that the two of them have over the meeting they recently had. If you can please shoot me the dial-in, Bob is available to join for the... The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2033632/posts#comment Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:32:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2033419/posts Congressman Altmire hearts McCain PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW By Salena Zito Rep. Jason Altmire, whose congressional district went overwhelmingly for Sen. Hillary Clinton in the six-week primary that was Pennsylvania, kind of likes Republican presumptive nominee Sen. John McCain’s proposal to invest in nuclear energy and clean coal. Here is the statement that he released today on McCain’s proposal to construct 45 nuclear reactors by 2030 and spend $2 billion a year in federal funding on clean coal. “I have always been a strong supporter of nuclear energy and clean coal technology, and I welcome Senator McCain’s announcement today that he is... The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2033419/posts#comment Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:27:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2033388/posts Governor Ed Rendell was just asked by John Scott if he would take the VP spot if offered. He said no he would not make a good choice. This is that old "Clinton loyaltly" that Strickland is also abiding by. The Democrat Party is NOT united. Rendell doesn't want to be asked by Obama to be the VP. Rendell continued on that he doesn't have foreign policy experience. And was about to say more on why he wasn't qualified. But John Scott cut him off because of a commercial break. Foxnews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2033388/posts#comment Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:25:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031415/posts Rendell vs. Ridge By Salena Zito TRIBUNE-REVIEW Sunday, June 15, 2008 Could Pennsylvania be the keystone to the vice presidency? Both Tom Ridge and Ed Rendell are reported as in the hunt to be on the national tickets of their parties' presidential nominees. Ridge is Pennsylvania's former two-term Republican governor and one-time national homeland security director; Rendell is now in his second term as the state's Democrat governor. Both are very popular in their own rights -- and very effective politicians. Yet they have never met on a political battleground. But what if their parties' nominees were to pick them... The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031415/posts#comment Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:40:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2029491/posts HARRISBURG -- The state Senate has broken a yearlong stalemate on a statewide smoking ban, approving a compromise bill Tuesday that would make Pennsylvania the 33rd state to outlaw smoking in many workplaces and public spaces. The Senate voted 41-9, sending the bill to Gov. Ed Rendell to be signed into law in what supporters hailed as a step forward for public health and protecting people from the dangers of second-hand smoke. All but one senator representing parts of York County gave approval. The sole holdout was retiring Sen. Terry Punt, R-Franklin, who voted in favor of the same legislation... York (PA) Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2029491/posts#comment Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:26:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2030259/posts Pennsylvania’s Governor Ed Rendell (D) says lying under oath is “necessary in some circumstances.” The Governor said “however, perjury must be used judiciously, not indiscriminately.” To illustrate this distinction, Rendell argued that it would “never be permissible for an ordinary citizen to lie, but it might be for public officials such as myself. We have broader obligations that could require such prevarication.” “Take the issue of adultery, for example,” Rendell said. “There would be no need for an ordinary person to lie about this under oath. The same isn’t true for a public official like me. An admitted instance of... AZCONSERVATIVE http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2030259/posts#comment Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:50:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025121/posts Philadelphia - A union staffer's 2002 court declaration asserted that current governor and former Philadelphia mayor Ed Rendell (D) encouraged Teamsters to pursue assault charges against a nonviolent protester, The Bulletin has learned. Testimony Mr. Rendell offered earlier that year differed markedly from the account. The differing versions emerge from the saga of assault victim Don Adams's arduous legal battles. After the Teamsters agreed in March to settle his almost decade-long civil action, Mr. Adams found the justice he received welcome, if incomplete. Mr. Adams, his sister Teri and about 40 others went to Center City to protest a visit... The Bulletin (Philadelphia) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025121/posts#comment Tue, 3 Jun 2008 02:45:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2022960/posts James Carville on CNN “American Morning” today said that he, Gov. Jon Corzine and Gov. Ed Rendell made an offer to pay the entire Michigan Democratic primary revote with $30 million they raised. Claims the Obama camp declined offer. Previously in March, they had only offered to pay for half the costs. CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2022960/posts#comment Thu, 29 May 2008 14:49:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2022604/posts Rendell: Clinton 'Very Unlikely' To Win May 28, 2008 3:01 PM ABC News' Rick Klein Reports: Staunch Clinton campaign supporter Gov. Ed Rendell said Wednesday that his favored candidate is "very unlikely" to capture the Democratic nomination, and said that will mean Democratic Party will nominate the weaker candidate for the fall campaign against Sen. John McCain. Rendell, D-Pa., told Bloomberg Television that he believes polls that suggest that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is a "far better candidate" than Sen. Barack Obama in swing states. But he added that he's a "realist" who recognizes that superdelegates are likely to continue... ABC News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2022604/posts#comment Wed, 28 May 2008 20:19:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2018539/posts Stretching through the rural countryside with limited access and no speed limit in 1940, the Pennsylvania Turnpike was built to resemble Germany's autobahn. Now thanks to a $12.8 billion dollar offer, it may soon become Spain's. According to a report in the Philadelphia Daily News, Gov. Ed Rendell has announced that Abertis Infraestructuras of Barcelona has offered the top dollar bid to the state of Pennsylvania for the rights to manage the toll road under a 75-year lease. The highway could become just the latest in a string of U.S. infrastructure landmarks to be operated by foreign companies. In 2004,... WorldNetDaily.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2018539/posts#comment Tue, 20 May 2008 10:18:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2018022/posts Governor Edward “G-slots” Rendell (D-Philly Cream Cheese) has officially un-endorsed Hillary Clinton. “Did I say I endorsed Hillary Clinton? You’re kidding me?” Rendell said. “I misspoke. I meant to say that I endured Clinton. I had no intention of endorsing her. Yuck!” According to Rendell, he is trying to right this miscue by officially un-endorsing Clinton and sending back most of the kickbacks. “Not all,” Rendell said. “Most… OK… A portion. Some. A few. Alright, one.” Rendell said he has always been a strong Obama supporter, especially since it looks like he might receive the party’s nomination. Rendell said the... DotPenn http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2018022/posts#comment Mon, 19 May 2008 12:52:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2012773/posts That's the ticket. by Fred Barnes 05/07/2008 The NOTION THAT BARACK Obama should pick Hillary Clinton as his vice presidential running mate is crazy. She passes the first test of a veep selection: she's a plausible president. But she fails the second. She doesn't qualify as a partner on the Democratic ticket (and possibly in the White House) that Obama would be comfortable with--far from it. But there is someone who does meet these two requirements, plus a third one and maybe a fourth. That person is Democratic Governor Edward Rendell of Pennsylvania. Yes, Rendell was the leading supporter of... weeklystandard.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2012773/posts#comment Thu, 8 May 2008 01:03:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2012636/posts The NOTION THAT BARACK Obama should pick Hillary Clinton as his vice presidential running mate is crazy. She passes the first test of a veep selection: she's a plausible president. But she fails the second. She doesn't qualify as a partner on the Democratic ticket (and possibly in the White House) that Obama would be comfortable with--far from it. But there is someone who does meet these two requirements, plus a third one and maybe a fourth. That person is Democratic Governor Edward Rendell of Pennsylvania. Yes, Rendell was the leading supporter of Clinton when she trounced Obama in the... Weekly Standard http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2012636/posts#comment Wed, 7 May 2008 20:49:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2004126/posts Rendell joins Chelsea Clinton for 'gay pub crawl' in Phillyby BRETT LIEBERMAN, Of The Patriot-News Saturday April 19, 2008, 4:22 PM Christopher Murray embraces Chelsea Clinton Friday night when the former first daughter campaigned with Gov. Ed Rendell and actor Rob Reiner during a pub crawl of gay bars in Philadelphia. They loved her hair; they smacked her butt; they hooted and hugged Friday night as Chelsea Clinton hit Philadelphia for what campaign aides called a "gay pub crawl." BRETT LIEBERMAN, The Patriot-News "Chelsea, the gays love you!" Jeff Guaracino, 35, shouted as the former first daughter took the stage... Pennlive http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2004126/posts#comment Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:08:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2001502/posts Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said that media in the U.S. have abandoned any pretense of neutrality in the Democratic presidential race and are heavily biased toward Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton. In an interview with Britain’s Financial Times, Rendell — who has endorsed Clinton in the upcoming Pennsylvania primary — said the bias against the former first lady is the worst instance of favoritism “I have seen in my 31 years in politics.” He added: “The media has drunk the Kool-Aid with Obama … They have fallen in love with the message and the messenger… “They don’t even pretend to... NewsMax http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2001502/posts#comment Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:05:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2000777/posts Senator Barack Obama fought back Saturday against accusations from his rivals that he had displayed a profound misunderstanding of small-town values, in a flare-up that left him on the defensive before a series of primaries that could test his ability to win over white voters in economically distressed communities. For a second day, Mr. Obama sought to explain his remarks at a recent San Francisco fund-raiser that small-town Pennsylvania voters, bitter over their economic circumstances, “cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them” as a way to explain their frustrations. Acknowledging Saturday that “I didn’t... NY Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2000777/posts#comment Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:09:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1998015/posts "...Midge Rendell went on to become a federal trial court judge in 1994 and was appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1997 to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals..." "...She is now one step away from a seat on the highest court in the land, the U.S. Supreme Court, and Specter says that could be in her future..." Post-gazette.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1998015/posts#comment Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:45:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997749/posts An error of judgment: Penn is out TRIBUNE-REVIEW BY: Salena Zito Hillary Clinton's chief strategist and pollster Mark Penn has made like Elvis and left the building, a little more than two weeks before the Pennsylvania April 22nd primary. tribune-review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997749/posts#comment Mon, 7 Apr 2008 02:05:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997529/posts Rendell-Casey, Round 2 By Salena Zito TRIBUNE-REVIEW Sunday, April 6, 2008 To win Pennsylvania, Barack Obama must pull off a "Missouri" -- that is, do what he did in the Show Me State: win a handful of heavily populated, liberal-centric counties and call it a day. Ironically, that is what Ed Rendell (a Hillary Clinton supporter) did to Bob Casey (an Obama supporter) in Pennsylvania's 2002 Democrat gubernatorial primary. tribune-review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997529/posts#comment Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:38:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1997177/posts Real clear politics has a link today to a piece by Time's Karen Tumulty profiling Clinton blowhard Ed Rendell. It's not worth reading ( click the link if you want to see it), but the "money quote" is in the headline above. Rendell excoriates the MSM for their unfair coverage of the Dem primary race, and praises Fox News for being the "fairest" in their political coverage..Astounding..pigs can fly..and blind ones even find acorns.. RCP - Link goes to front page. Look for the article then look in the article for link to Time http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1997177/posts#comment Sat, 5 Apr 2008 15:13:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990366/posts WASHINGTON (AP) - Supporters of both Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton agree on at least one thing -- that Obama's campaign shouldn't have let a retired general accuse Bill Clinton of McCarthyism. The fracas started when the former president spoke last week in North Carolina, saying it would be great to have an election between "two people who loved this country" and focused on the issues instead of other distractions. Retired General Merrill McPeak accused Clinton of questioning Obama's patriotism, and likened the comments to communist-hunting Senator Joseph McCarthy. On "Fox News Sunday," Obama supporter and New Mexico governor... WVVA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990366/posts#comment Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:37:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1988501/posts Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell is on the witness list in Paul v Clinton. He is a key witness and is going to be asked questions about money he failed to report. If any of you can help advance this story on blogs in Pennsylvania before the primary, that effort would be appreciated. Will the mainstream media touch it? The odds are probably not very good. If you know any Obama people, this should interest them. WATCH RENDELL & HILLARY YouTube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1988501/posts#comment Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:01:44 GMT