For once I agree with Rendell. He KNOWS that leaving Penn in place as well as Bill Clinton's consorting with the Columbians makes their "I'm for the Proletariat" position one of a LONG list of lies.

I hope the Pennsylvanians will not allow the Clintons to give their jobs to the Columbians and other countries, only to justify their actions later through slick, well-crafted lies.

Well, Gov. Rendell should make better decisions about who to endorse. He KNOWS that this is the way the Clintons operate. Remember Dick Morris? There's a reason the Clintons attract this sort of person.

Well, now that we know that Bill Clinton made $800K speaking in support of the Columbian trade agreement and even lobbied Congress for its passage, maybe BILL should leave the Democratic party.

I'm sort of surprised...when Rendell jumped on her bandwagon, I just assumed he was the same kind of "back room, say what you have to to get elected and then do whatever is best for you personally" politician Hillary is.

His going public makes me have to reconsider my opinion of him.

I saw Nixon on CNN this morning and she said she "addressed" this issue. You mean Penn is still involved with her campaign?

Ed's going to see just how much influence he has with HRC's campaign and how far he can push her. It's obvious he's spoken about this with her in private. The fact that he's gone public with this is a clear message to HRC and her campaign that they are completely missing the point, especially with regard to PA and Mark Penn.

You know, when a blowhard like Ed Rendell finally knows you're doing something incredibly stupid, it might be time to admit that you're doing something incredibly stupid. Penn has no place in the Democratic Party, let alone the Presidential campaign of a losing Democrat. Also, I'm somewhat angry with the Clintons for forcing me to see Mark Penn's repulsive face on the internet and television. I'd call the cops if I saw him driving an ice cream truck.

Obviously, Rendell understands what is going on in his state in regard to Mark Penn and organized labor. If it wasn't a serious issue, he would not come forward like this. He probably also has his neck on the line with PA constituents who will determine whether or not he remains in office given his outspoken support of Clinton. Mayor Nutter should probably also pay close attention.

All that said, Clinton is not likely to discharge Penn completely. It would shock me if she did.

IF she really didn't know about his dealings with the Columbians
IF he hadn't been speaking to the Columbians on her behalf
IF he didn't have a lot of 'dirt' on her she feared seeing the light of day...

then she would do the appropriate thing and completely distance herself from him.

Rendell is correct. But i seriously doubt if HRC will completely banish him, even though she knows she should. Step right up, folks and watch the meltdown:-)

... and then get rid of Hillary.

From what I read, Penn is not well liked in the Clinton camp, so getting rid of him would improve the climate (and the hairstyle).

Penn made too many mistakes, that alone should cost him his job. On the other hand, Obama is praised for his loyalty to Wright, so why should Clinton not show some loyalty too?

......from your mouth to God's ears! I am beginning to wonder about our Hillary. Screaming from the rooftops apparently hasnt worked, and her ardent supporters are losing confidence. She is losing appeal as she sticks with this guy.

Am I the only one that senses that Rendell is wavering?

I agree with Rendell on this one. There's nothing to be gained by keeping Penn around at all.