Ed Rendell
Rendell to Chair McGinty Senate Campaign
Not that Joe Sestak needed additional clues he is not the favored candidate of the Democratic Party establishment in Pennsylvania, but: Former Gov. Ed Rendell […]
Rendell: DNC to Feature Lots of Fiberglass Donkeys
Next year’s Democratic National Convention will feature painted fiberglass donkeys displayed across the city, former Gov. Ed Rendell has told a Pennsylvania newspaper. PennLive reports […]
The Brief: Is George Norcross Staking a Claim in Philly Politics?
1. George Norcross lands the first post-win meeting with Jim Kenney. The gist: The Next Mayor has a juicy little scoop: George Norcross, the political kingmaker of South Jersey, […]
The Mayoral Election’s Other Big Winner? Doug Oliver.
In five or 10 years, we may look back at the past three months as the seminal moment in Doug Oliver’s political career. Or maybe not. It all […]
Rendell Attacks Congressional “SOBs” in Wake of Amtrak Derailment
Ed Rendell has spent a good chunk of his post-governor years trying to build a case for increased infrastructure spending across the United States, so […]
Silicon Valley Actor Zach Woods Incoherently Bashes Philadelphia
So, some guy from Bucks County made a lame Philadelphia-themed joke about … you guessed it, sports fans and Santa Claus! … on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast this […]
9 Unbelievably True Tales of Philadelphia Mayors
The Philadelphia mayor’s race is in full swing — and something’s missing. It’s not as wild as the last time Philadelphia had a competitive Democratic […]
Former Ed Rendell Aide Joins Kathleen Kane’s Office
Kathleen Kane’s tenure the attorney general has become — let’s not kid ourselves — so disastrous that the arrival of Chuck Ardo as her new spokesman feels […]
Ed Rendell Endorses Out Candidate for City Council
Yesterday, at a press conference at Reading Terminal Market, former Governor Ed Rendell announced his official endorsement for out City Council candidate Paul Steinke. His […]
The Brief: Ed Rendell Endorses Candidate for … Council?
1. Ed Rendell Throws His Weight Behind Council Contender Paul Steinke The Gist: Former Gov. and Mayor Ed Rendell is backing Democrat Paul Steinke, a past general manager […]
Blingo at the Rittenhouse Hotel
Saturday night the Rittenhouse Hotel was the scene of a lively bingo game — except that the guests were not the blue-haired ladies I’m used […]
The Brief: Ed Rendell “Not Likely” to Endorse a Mayoral Candidate
Former Gov. Ed Rendell said Tuesday he is “not likely” to endorse a mayoral candidate in the May 19th primary. He also announced yesterday that the Rendell Center for Civics & […]
Rendell Says He Didn’t Ask for Favors
Ed Rendell has denied seeking special favors from a Homeland Security official who sped up visa applications for clients of Rendell and other well-connected politicians, […]
Historic Philadelphia Honors Ed Rendell, Gerry Lenfest and Karen Butler
Last Wednesday, Historic Philadelphia Inc honored Governor Ed Rendell, Gerry Lenfest, Karen Butler, the William Penn Foundation and PECO. The evening convened at the Historic Philadelphia Center […]
How Ed Rendell Would Fix Ferguson
Been wondering how Ed Rendell would fix Ferguson? It may not surprise you that the former mayor/former governor has a few ideas how to do […]