Clinton to get big help from PA Guv Rendell: The Swamp
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Chicago Tribune
Posted March 6, 2008 7:32 AM
The Swamp

by John L. Micek

Here's the top of my story from today's Morning Call on Sen. Hillary Clinton's biggest ally in Pennsylvania, Gov. Ed Rendell...

On a fine day in 1992, Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton and Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell were in Philadelphia's Spring Garden neighborhood to tour a community police station.

The grass-roots approach to crime fighting was then all the rage. And Clinton, the new Democratic presidential nominee, had come to town to see how Philadelphia was doing it. At the time, the city's community policing effort was hailed as a national model.

Rendell's longtime political adviser, David L. Cohen, was walking behind the two men when he noticed that the gaze of the gregarious pols had alighted on a pickup basketball game.

''I saw the two of them kind of nudge each other,'' Cohen, now an executive with cable giant Comcast Inc., recalled. Within seconds, Clinton and Rendell had doffed their suit jackets and were jogging over to join in the fun.

As the 2008 presidential campaign arrives in Pennsylvania today for a bruising seven weeks leading to the state's April 22 primary, Rendell, now in his second term as Pennsylvania's governor, and Clinton, who's enjoying an active retirement, again find themselves teammates in the full-contact game of politics.

This time, however, Rendell will be working for another Clinton, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y.

''There's a real relationship between the two of them,'' Cohen said of the friendship between Rendell and the former president. ''And through that [Rendell] has developed a relationship with Mrs. Clinton.''

Rendell's reserve of personal popularity, fundraising muscle and organization prowess could play a pivotal role in helping her prevail here. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., has no ally of similar stature among the state's political elite...

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'HOPE' that the MEDIA will provide America with daily up-dates on the REZKO trial. America deserves to know the truth about the relationship between REZKO and OBAMA -- especially if he has ties to indicted fund-raiser.

***MUST READ ARTICLES****** REZKO TRIAL****************
Rezko confronts 1st witness today
JURY CHOSES: Prosecutors, defense to trade arguments
--March 6, 2008 by Natasha Korecki, Federal Courts Reporter
--THIS ARTICLE IS LOCATED AT: http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/rezko/828576,CST-NWS-rexko06.article

Did Rezko find jobs for Obama staffers?
--March 6, 2008 by Dave McKinney, Chicago Sun-Times
--THIS ARTICLE IS LOCATED AT: http://www.suntimes.com/news/watchdogs/828959,CST-NWS-watchcorner06.article

There are 101 news articles about the REZKO case/matter trial which is located at:
http://www.suntimes.com
THEN, do search....REZKO....and all 101 articles will appear.

AMERICA deserves the truth about the relationship between REZKO and OBAMA.

THANK YOU ------ MEDIA for providing America with daily up-dates on the REZKO trial and about the relationship between REZKO and OBAMA.

AMERICA DESEVES THE TRUTH.


Actually, the winner in the PA Democrat primary will be determined by race, not Rendell. As John Hawkins observes:

"If you look at the exit polling in Ohio and Texas, you can't help but notice something that has become a fairly consistent trend in the Democratic race,

In Texas,
White 60 and Older

Clinton: 67%
Obama: 29%

Black 30-44

Clinton: 16%
Obama: 84%

Black 45-59

Clinton: 15%
Obama: 85%

In Ohio

White Democrats

Clinton: 70%
Obama: 27%

Black Democrats

Clinton: 12%
Obama: 88%

So, we have Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, two very similar candidates, running for the presidency. But, black Democrats are breaking for Obama at better than an 80/20 clip and white Democrats, particularly older white Democrats, are breaking towards Hillary at about 70/30.

Dare I suggest that race is a significant factor here? ...
That leads us to an interesting question: who's a bigger racist? A black Democrat who votes for Obama because he's black or a white Democrat who votes for Hillary because he won't vote for a black man?"


Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama:

Dear Madam, and Sir,

A Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama ticket is what we want. And that is what we need to take back the Whitehouse. We want a smart, tough, idealistic, seasoned veteran of many battles fighting for the American people (Hillary Clinton). With a young, passionate, smart, open-minded, hard-working idealist fighting for the American people (Barrack Obama). The DREAM TEAM!

You are both fabulous candidates. And we, the American people are very fortunate to have each of you. Taking back the Whitehouse is critical for the American people, and the world at this time. And I think the American people have been saying loudly, and clearly that a Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama ticket is the best way to do this.

I think the American people have made it very clear that they feel Hillary Clinton is the one best able to lead the ticket against John McCain at this critical, and desperate time in America, and around the world. These dramatic comebacks are testament to Hillary Clinton's skill, and experience as a fighter for the American people. They are also a testament to the strong desire of the American people to have both of you fighting for the American people at this time of midnight in America.

Typical of the Clinton's is an uncanny ability to see and understand what the American people want. And then to try and get it for them. Even if they have to go through three political near death experiences to try and get it for the American people. This is classic Clinton's. They are the best I have ever seen.

We are desperate out here. Millions of us are suffering greatly. And tens of thousands of us are dying needlessly every year. Men, women, children, and babies. We need help! As Hillary Clinton said "It's not a game". We need the two of you together on our side fighting for us, and for the American dream for all. Not fighting against each other anymore.

It's time for you Senator Obama to join forces with Hillary Clinton as her running mate so that we can all focus our energies, and resources on taking back America for the American people.

Don't make me hurt you. :-)

Sincerely

Jacksmith...


Great article on Politico today about how a group of 50 Ohio superdelegates (including Kucinich and his pocket constitution) have sent a letter to both campaigns asking for favors in return for support. And what kind of favors do they want? Boodles and patronage, of course!

This kind of thing will eliminate any quaint notion that the voters will be picking the democrat nominee this year. I can't wait to see the list of earmarks demanded by each state's superdelegates, regardless of who's ahead in the actual delegate count the people voted on or not.

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0308/8867.html


Obama has the most delegates, the most votes (popular), and the most states. OBAMA should be at the top of that so-called "dream" ticket. The Clinton campaign is nasty, lying, and deficive. I'm ashamed of them. I wish Obama would call up John Edwards or Bill Richardson. If you had said Bill R. you would have won TX. Duh.


But Lisa, that could all change before June. Also, remember that every big state went for Hillary. If you think Obama will win the Carolinas, Georgia and Mississippi in November then you're being delusional.

Jeopardizing delegate rich California and important swing states like Nevada with Obama is an awful risk to take for the democrats.


Why are the media and Hillary supporters talking about a Clinton/Obama ticket?? Why are they presuming Clinton is the nominee? Mr. Obama is currently in the lead in popular votes, delegtates, and states won. According to the mathematics, there is NO way Hillary can catch up to him! I think this kind of propaganda is harmful and bespeaks of bias. What? A Presidential candidate who happens to be of black hereditage is not to be our President inspite of his leads? I think the media and Hillary need to accept the facts. It is very clear the majority of Americans have already spoken who the want for President and it is NOT Hillary! SHAME ON THE MEDIA AND HILLARY!!!

Mr. Obama will NOT select Hillary as his VP. She has killed that idea with her dirty politicking and personal attacks on Mr. Obama. She represents selfishness and ugliness, and downright lies about her qualifications. Truth is she has LESS legislative experience than Mr. Obama! The rest of her so called experience is grossly inflated and is based on deceit.

Clintonism needs to be relegated to the past and not the future! They are has beens trying to destroy the democrat party, the election processes, Mr. Obama, and the people who want true change for a better America.


Release your TAX RECORDS Clinton. What are you afraid of ?


Well, well, well, looky what we have here: politics as usual?! Say one thing, do another. Transparent government? Only what I want you to see. Give me a break! Try to hit her Obama, you need some explaining to do on a number of issues yourself, and "we have run out of time", or "I was busy" or "that was a bone-headed move" doesn't cut it! Not with the press and not with the American people. If you are going to run on the platform of “change you can believe in” or "new politics" then you’d better do it. Actions do speak louder than words.

Go Hillary! A proven, tested, vetted leader ready to go to work for us on day one!


NO NO NO no Clinton/Obama ticket NO Obama/Clinton ticket. I will vote for McCain if that happens. Obama does not need to pick her as his VP and I truly hope he does not agree to be hers if she is the nominee! Anyway this is just another pre-election ploy of Hillary Clinton. Notice she announced this AFTER Texas and Ohio, she did this so that Wyoming and Miss would run and vote for her thinking that Obama would be her VP. She is just a trickster and disgusting.


ALICE is right BUT things are much worse than you think

RACE is the only factor that can keep Hillary in this RACE

THE MATH FOR HILLARY'S PATH

the hillarrite strategy is all too clear :

her ONLY path to the nomination is by using racially motivated voters, cheaters and republicans to get there

it HAS already happened

she cheats by TOTALLY ignoring the VOTERS of michigan (many of whom are black) who would have certainly shown up to vote for Obama had he been on the ticket - if they had a choice - IF - but they did NOT have a choice - did they ?????

the crossover voting is the ONLY reason Hillary won in TEXAS

there were 3 million votes cast for the presidential nomination of the democratic party in texas

less than half that many were cast for democratic nominees to the US senate

less than half that many voted for any republican presidential candidate - though three candidates who are very popular in texas were still actively campaigning (and this was before mccain had clinched the nomination) - the three were; mccain - (popular among the texas veterans and military communities and die hard red state republicans), ron paul (a texan whose immigration and tax stances are very popular in texas) and mike huckabee (from neighboring arkansas with the endorsement of the dallas morning news, famous texan - chuck norris and Bible-belt icon james dobson)

texas is a red state - bush's home state and a state that listens to limbaugh - you do the math

hillary's plan is to;

1) get the delegates by manipulating to get the florida and michigan and superdelegates counted inappropriately

and/or

2) have republicans and racists decide the democratic nomination by crossover voting in the remaining states (several are in the South)

the math is clear, there is no other path for hillary to come close to 2024 delegates

most likely she will do both of the above

furthermore she has NO plans to release her 2006 tax forms before July (or more likely December, if then) - these are 2006 tax forms we are talking about - TWO THOUSAND AND SIX !!!!!!!!

make NO mistake - there is NO way hillary can even come close AT ALL in MISSISSIPPI without racists and republican crossover votes and hillary knows it (the crossover voting has been contested in federal court but not in time for next Tuesday)

but HILLARY DOESN'T CARE

hillary will take the win at ANY costs

even if she cannot get quite enough racists to crossover and vote for her, she can still play the cheating card

only ONE question remains;

Do democrats want their nominee chosen by race and racially motivated voters and manipulation of the delegates by ignoring their own primary rules ?


Obama is going to win the campaign and won't select Hillary as his VP. The only thing Hillary has proven is that she can run a dirty campaign and still lose.


Gov Rendell is just one more Flying Monkey clinton toadie. How many millions has the Disbarred semi-spouse/beard offered to funnel to the Guv through is "Donor Funds"?
The Clintons will not release the White House Logs, Tax Returns and donor lists for the Clinton Library and Trailer Park. What secrets do these documnets hide?
The Clintons are owned by the Chinese and others who expect favors in return for the millions funneled through the sleazeball ex-President.
As scummy as Rezko may be, he can't even get close to the foul sleazeballs that scurried through the portal of the Lincoln Bedroom with the scuzball low life Clintons.


I am so sick of seeing Ed Rendell be the voice of the Clinton campaign. I can tell you that I will never cast another vote for him again. I believe that he is going to take a hit politically for getting so embedded in this campaign. Rendells constituents should be heard - not him! Hillary has to win every remaining state by 23% to win the majority and that won't happen. She is willing to destroy the democratic party in her hope of stealing this election.


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