Governor Ed Rendell

Ed Rendell is the democratic governor of the State of Pennsylvania. A native New Yorker, Rendell attended the University of Pennsylvania and received a bachelor of arts. He then went on to earn a law degree from Villanova. During, Ed Rendell's pursuit of higher education, the state of his pursuits began to take form.

After being elected to the position of Philadelphia's District Attorney, Rendell then went on to run and successfully win the position of Philadelphia's Mayor in 1981. The New York Times has deemed his mayoral term as "the most stunning turnaround in recent urban history."

Following his very successful time as mayor, Rendell decided to make the move to run for Pennsylvania's Governor. Winning the 2002 election despite not having the democratic nomination, Ed Rendell proved he had a powerful following. Under Rendell's leadership, the State of Pennsylvania's economy is robust. Consequently, Ed Rendell won the 2006 gubernatorial election against Lynn Swann former player of the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 60% to 40% lead.

Rumors have circulated about Rendell getting the vice presidential nod, but Rendell outright denies any intention. The Rendell's are close to both Hillary and Bill Clinton. Rendell was a very vocal supporter of Hillary in her run for the 2008 presidential race. Bill Clinton appointed Marjorie Rendell, wife of Ed Rendell, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Rendell has endorsed Barack Obama after his win of the democratic bid, and has continued to speak out on Obama's behalf.