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NJ gov-elect, Pa. gov meet over tourism, economy

New Jersey's governor-elect and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell met for the first time since the election on Monday and seemed optimistic about working together.

Lobbyist notes to Pa. governor mix charm, pressure

Newly disclosed correspondence between Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and lobbyists from last year shows he received particular pressure regarding a property assessment bill he eventually vetoed and a stalled proposal to extend health coverage to more of the uninsured.

Pa. gov to testify at former state senator's trial

The defense in the federal corruption trial of a former state senator is aiming to roll out its big guns Monday with the testimony of Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell.

Rendell vows to remain Pa. governor through 2010

Gov. Ed Rendell has ruled out taking a job in the Obama administration before his term ends in January 2011, in part because a midterm departure could open the door to a Republican takeover of Pennsylvania state government, his spokesman said Friday.

Pa. governor energized about future Cabinet post

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell says he would welcome an appointment as the nation's secretary of energy or transportation in an Obama administration, but won't leave his state office early.

Governing the United States of Coal

WASHINGTON - The hottest topic at the meeting of the National Governors Association in Washington this weekend was energy, particularly how to figure out a way to cost-effectively store the carbon dioxide produced when power plants generate electricity.

Rendell: Gender, Race, Part of Politics

Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's gender could be as much of an obstacle for her presidential campaign as Sen. Barack Obama's race may be for his, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said Wednesday.

Pa. Governor Backs Clinton

Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday picked up the endorsement of Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, who wished Clinton and her presidential rivals would drop the rancor.

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McCain and Palin come out fighting - after Alaska governor labelled 'whack job'
Source: The Times

Minutes after an aide to John McCain effectively described Sarah Palin as unhinged — the latest sign of open war inside the embattled Republican campaign — the two candidates were roared on to a stage yesterday in Pennsylvania, a state that is central to their ever narrowing  …

In Philadelphia, Obama paints McCain as out of touch
Source: The L.A. Times

The candidate also praised McCain's call Friday to tone down the vitriol at recent Republican rallies.

Clinton fundraisers ready to aid Obama, party - USATODAY.com
Source: USA Today

Hillary's to Democratic fund raisers are now falling in behind Barack Obama

"Flip Donkeys" and the Unified Front
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Assorted news about the Democratic anti-Obama coalition, the governors of Ohio and Pennsylvania who reject the VP position next to Obama, and a shocking video of Mr. Obama stating that he has NEVER said that he wanted to pull the troops OUT of IRAQ!

Obama's Running Mate

As if this race for the Democratic Presidential nomination wasn't exciting enough, now we have to start thinking about which last name will accompany either Obama or Clinton on our Democratic yard signs this fall.

The Auctioning of our Infrastructure

This very important story has not been adequately pushed to the headlines. The leasing of our national infrastructure (remember the port scandal?) continues onward and being supported by state and national leadership.

Hillary again playing the race card
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

A disturbing trend has emerged from the long Democratic primary. Whenever Sen. Hillary Clinton is trailing in the polls, a racially divisive issue pops up. Clinton loses 11 consecutive races, and the photograph of Sen. Barack Obama in Somalian garb shows up.

Lehigh Valley, Southeast Could Help Obama Win
Source: Top News

Measured against Rendell's 2002 template, Obama's chances aren't unpromising. He is positioned to emulate Rendell to a greater extent than is generally recognized.

Crooks and Liars » Meet The Press: Surrogates Battle Over Caucuses & Super Delegates
Source: Crooks and Liars

Meet The Press: Surrogates Battle Over Caucuses & Super Delegates By: Logan Murphy on Monday, March 10th, 2008 at 10:39 AM - PDT

Correctly Political: Obama: "Not Ready" . . . or Not

It seems as if the idea of "Not Ready" has become one of the more common themes of criticism of Senator Barack Obama's campaign for the White House, in a variety of iterations and contexts.

Penn. Gov. Orders Partial State Shutdown
Source: Breitbart

Gov. Ed Rendell late Sunday ordered a range of state government services shut down and placed about a third of the state work force on indefinite unpaid furlough after frantic last-minute negotiations failed to break a budget stalemate.

Governor Ed Rendell: More Opportunities Coming for Latinos in Reading
Source: berks.tv

In a video interview, Governor Rendell describes his vision for the Latino community of Reading, Pennsylvania; a vision that includes more economic opportunities, and better education for Latino youth.

It's Swann vs. Rendell for Pa. Gov. Now that Scranton Is Out
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ex-Steeler and Pennsylvania gubernatorial hopeful Lynn Swann appeared to lock up the Republican nomination Tuesday after primary challenger Billy Scranton announced he was quitting the race.

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