You all are so jealous of the Clintons. They are great public servants and we need to respect what they have done and will continue to do for us. We need to be proud of them. VOTE FOR HILLARY

Was Penn paid by the Obama camp? Wouldn't surprise me.

Gosh, it's so hard to fault Penn for not thinking much about conflicts-of-interest when he's working for the candidate without a conscience. Birds of a feather.

Is Obama free from anything negative??? We only see his pictures, videos, and praise on CNN. Give the Clintons a break from the nastiness of the Obama supporters and get some of his negatives on so they can be blogged on. Not everyone finds him perfect and we all know he has faults. Lets get them out in the open for a change.

Colombia is a third world country that is known for cocain. And they dumped Mark Penn – Hillary's top advisor?
What ties do the Clintons really have with the Colombian government? Hmmmm!!!

He is a liar- he already knew that Mark Penn was stepping down/ fired as of last night. He wanted to look like the guy with some kind of decency by suggesting Mark Penn be fired. He already knew this was going to happen.

If the Colombian government can dump Penn, it means he's really no good. And that has being Hillary's "top" advisor all along?

Hillary would be "criticizing" NAFTA and her "top" strategist would be secretly meeting and promoting NAFTA with the Colombians! Fooling the American people!
George Bush's way is ten times better than this.

The bottomline is, Penn is still around "advising the Clintons on how to fool Americans. Always the dirty politics.

The Clinton campaign has run aground. And the captain doesn't know what to do. The phone is ringing. It's mid day. She doesn't pick it up. Her first mate, who steered the ship into the shore, quits, but says he's stay around to help. And the captain? She stands there, gape mouthed, unable to make a decision or a statement that rings true….. It's over….

Rendell just seems like such a down to earth guy. I really enjoy watching him on the news programs. I can understand what he is talking about. Yes, Penn had to go after what he did. It is so hard to figure out why these things happen. Why does someone jeaporidze their position like this? I know he needs to make a living when he is not working the elections, but seems self-destructive on his part.
I think Hillary needs to keep him close, but he pulled a knit wit move.

Rendell is an idiot! His most compelling argument this morning was the "electoral vote" lead that Hillary has. Seriously, will they ever stop changing the goal posts in this race? Maybe they were never taught to follow ACTUAL rules when they were young!

Come on PA and NC…help us end this!!!!

Rendell, as with everyone who has attempted to triangulate for the Clintons has lost any legacy or respect. That a Democrat governor can imply that the white, undereducated and impoverished voters in his state will not support an African-American is astonishing. Concerning the Penn dismissal, the other show will drop. We can only guess what HRC shenanigan this is intended to cover up. We have had sixteen years of fatuous self-centered nonsense from George W and Billy Jeff. Our baby boomer presidents have been abysmal failures. We don’t need anymore Monica, Bosnian sniper fire, preemptory wars. Hillary is allowing McCain, an irrational warmonger to redefine himself while she and her husband stand attempting to bar the door to transformational change in this country. Clinton needs to get of the presidential primary. This despicable chameleon needs to crawl back under her self-righteous rock.

i think ed rendell is very racist. he said white men will not vote for Obama. how did this racist man became a governor for the great state of PA. white men please prove him wrong and vote for Obama.

I bet Rendell's kicking himself for backing them now. It just reaffirms all of us PA residents' beliefs. Rendell is an idiot. Always has been, always will be.

We have seen more drama on Clinton side than any other candidates. Its absurd. Her campaign is so what mysteries and corrupt. I don’t now why people still vote for her. Barack and John should step up their feet up.

Next Up: WASHINGTON – Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign manager, Maggie Williams, earned about $200,000 on the board of a Long Island subprime lender that charged prepayment penalties – a practice that Clinton, a critic of the subprime industry, now seeks to eliminate. Williams, who took over the reins of Clinton's campaign in early February, served as a director on the board of the Woodbury-based Delta Financial Corp. from April 2000 until the firm declared bankruptcy in December, according to Securities and Exchange Commission records.

It would appear that Penn is a big problem, Clinton's employees and advisers all seem to be suffering from stupidity. Ed Rendell reminds me of a used car salesman, Hillary's tale of woe about the uninsured women was BS along with most of her campaign. We do not need another term by the team from Whitewater, Monica, and Jennifer again.

Gov. Rendell can you understand the damage that NAFTA did to your state? If Sen. Clinton opposed NAFTA so why did it take 7 1/2 years for her to speak out about it? What reasurance can yougive the public the Sen. Clinton's campaign did not pay for the trip?

Why is it that Obama can threaten Rendell and the news media ignores it? Obama recently had a phone conversation with Rendell indicating he was calling to be sure that he was not going to have any problems in the general election in Pennsylvania. Rendel responded by telling Obama to "not even think five seconds like that". This was clearly a threat by Obama. If I were Rendell I would have told Obama that "Senator, I don't know what the hell you are talking about". If Hillary Clinton would have made a threat like this the news media would have been all over it!

Well, I don't see one positive or good comment for Hillary's campaign. People make mistakes and admit it, then they go on. Get over it. Senator Clinton is strong and a fighter and she will prevail. I am sure there are plenty of mistakes being made in the Obama camp, but people choose to forget about or ignore it. I WILL NOT nor will others!!!

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can you please post my comment Rendell you need to enjoy now, but when it's time for you to run again you are history!!!! Hillary you just have too many problems on every end of the stick. The Clintons have 109 million dollars to spend go take a vacation and stop making America look so bad. How can you even feel our pain if you not suffering? How come you can't tell us the rest of the missing tax information? How come you have to be so negative and play gender and race card? How come they say you so tuff when you just barely won Texas but loss the caucas? How come you don't care about little states? Well Hillary we are all "one nation under GOD" please remember that.

I think Obama should hire Penn for his campaign.

State of Pennsylvania voters BEWARE! If Hillary lost a vote for every lie she told, the race for the democratic nomination would be over today.

rendall has not handled his duties very well, he should step down too!

She is better off without him.

Hillary should follow in his footsteps and resign herself. She is a lier and her campaign is insulting the intelligence of the American people. Americans need to join together and stop the madness. We had 8 years of being Bushed and the Clinton years were no better.
Bill lied to the American people, Hillary has lied with a straight face and changed her mind so many times that is beyond "mispoken" words. Their is only ONE chance for us and that is OBAMA!

another example of special interests. Why are people voting for her?

How come Hillary can not quit for the sake of the party and the country?

Ed Rendell has been losing credibility in Pa for quite some time. He consistently sends all taxpayers money to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and to hell with the rest of the state. He is Hillary's puppy dog and is looking for a cushy job in the administration.

This guy is ever on news after tx and Ohio. I wonder why!

Has anyone done any research on Mr Pen and his ties to Burson Marsteller? CNN, can you do some digging in on him and his company as I do remember some fishy stuff about them and what they do.

I only hope the people in Pennsylvia are smarter than Clinton and Rendell give them credit for and recognise her distasteful campaign for what it is, totally lacking in integrity.
Penn should be fired and she should return the huge chunks of funding she has received from the health care industries, if she truly intends to bring about much needed reform there.

predicts more twists and turn or more lie

All I can say when your own top people are doing shady deals behind your back its time to step back. All I been hearing from Hillary is Obama is unexperience and can't run the country, well from what I see she can't run or trust anyone in her campaign. To be honest I taught Mark Penn would be gone a long time ago when Hillary saw that after Super Tuesday no plans had been made and started dropping state after state. Hillary is out for Hillary and Penn is out for Penn problem with Penn is he got caught wonder if Hillary will be also.

nsmata – check out FOX news….for all your reasons to bash Obama.

This is one of the reasons why Pennsylvania is getting closer to the Obama side.

Penn is just calculating like his Boss and call it quit before this ship sink or hit an iceberg, how clever!

Here we go again. First it was the James Bond like action that never took place in Bosnia. Now there are more lies to come from Clinton with no end in sight.

She chaired pushing the NAFTA deal as evidenced through video clips and her tax returns. She preaches she is better but there is nothing better about more of the same and this display of double speak is too loud to ignore.

Now that she is running for president she'll say and do whatever it takes to get elected. I'll never believe her again.

This Obama Clinton stuff is getting stupid.

Here's another huge blow to the Democratic Party's chances of winning the Presidency–courtesy again of Hillary and Billary. Their misstatements and lack of control over their advisers are either the result of bold-faced lying, bold-faced incompetence and inexperience, or a combination of both.

May we wean ourselves once and for all of the Bush-Clinton Dynasty!

Maybe Hillary should be fired for wasting our time!

Obama has money coming in from lobbiest too. If you believe he doesn't then you are believe the TRUE LIES.

It happens in both campaigns

The difference is Clinton is fighting the media as well as the Obama campaign attachs as well as him out spending her and I must say to have those two against her she is holding her own.

SO with that said he cannot win in Nov. without her. As she can't win without him

CLINTON/OBAMA 09

HERE WE GO AGAIN, ANOTHER NAFTA. VOTERS NEED TO WAKE

UP. HILLARY CLINTON IS LYING EVERYDAY ON THE CAMPAIGN

TRAIL.

Drop Penn

I really hoped the voters send George Bush AND the Clintons HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede

These are the TYPES of people that WILL follow the Clintons to the White House… remember " renting out the Lincoln bedroom"?
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede

Mark – PA April 6th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

"Ed Rendell is a crook. He is in bed with the Clintons, and appears with them on numerous videos, including the Peter Paul affair – check out the videos on youtube. He has campaigned a few times to be VP on somebody's ticket – it was on KYW here in PA. He is bought and paid for by the Clintons, and is not credible."

I respect your comment but I dont think I beleive a word you said.

BOO ON RENDELL.

No wonder Hillary is having trouble raising money. How does it feel Clinton donors to know that 2-3 million worth of your money has gone to Mark Penn?

The things people say about Rendell can very easily be said about John Kerry, Bill Richardson, Ted Kennedy, Dick Durbin, etc. THey all want cabinet positions and are also puppets of Obama.

I hope to see this get a lot more coverage, especially if she continues to pay him. It will then be painfully obvious that she is lying about opposing NAFTA/CAFTA. Hopefully PA voters are paying attention….

All this does is show how bad Hillary's judgement is. Burson-Marsteller have contracts with a lot of groups that would make everyone cringe-and HILLARY knows it.

So why did she go with these guys in the first place? Bad Judgement.

Nsamata, CNN is not biased towards anybody. If you are an active reader of the various blogs and newscast you will realize that Hillary is receiving a huge amount of negative comments. Hillary misspeaks too many times. That her top strategist Mark would go directly to the Columbian Government to lobby for a free trade deal during the campaign is just about incomprehensible. This act would hurt me more than to see my supporter and friend Governor Richardson go to Obama.

Hillary's problem with her campaign is that she's the smartest person in the village surrounded by the village idiots.

If she had intentionally done this, then it has failed miserably. If we can't trust her to put the right people in charge of her campaign, I am less likely to trust her in appointing Supreme Court justices or cabinet members.

Penn should have been fired a long time ago, so this doublespeak situation is just another reason for getting rid of him, but not the main one. The fact, however, that he is still on board shows that the Clintons must have some use for his abrasive and duplicitous behavior.

Rendell is a crook and a dirty dirty politician! don't let the media fool you! If this man gets any more power nothing good can come of it

Can we say confusion

Hillary should get rid of Penn and bring on Carvalle. Carvale would make short work of Obama. Good job, Gov. Rendell, for being a strong Clinton-backer. She's the best hope this country has to get back on the track to peace and prosperity. I just donated more $$$$ to her PA campaign. Also, is it my imagination or does Hillary seemed more energized as the campaign goes on and Obama seems a little listless?? I need a president with endurance, not a show pony.

The fish rots from the head.

So who did you say you want to answer the red phone at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue at 3 a.m.?

Is it the one who claims to have all of that experience, having negotiated the peace in Northern Ireland, having ushered in an era of unprecedented propsperity in the 1990's, having stood up to the Chinese Government, having survived deadly sniper fire in Bosnia, clutching with all her maternal instincts to her beloved daughter and Sinbad as they fled an endangered US military plane that was under attack,having heard the heart-breaking story of the unwed mother in Ohio, having fought bravely to hold back tears of anguish.just a few days ago as she remembered Martin Luther King back in her Goldwater Girl Days, and now having her top man Mark Penn meet with the Colombians just weeks after she duped Ohio and Texas with her NAFTA cock-and-bull story?

And what did maerk Penn jhave to say? "An error of judgment".

Which is exactly what Obama has been saying.

Can't we see what's happening here?

Clinton has goofed and lied her way to what must now be sure defeat. Americans would be foolish in the extreme to elect her, even moreso than having elected Bush twice.Why? Because we are supposed to learn from the past and from our mistakes.We are also supposed to be observant and to learn from what we see and hear other people do, especially people who want to lead us.

Gerry

I find it very difficult to believe that Senator Clinton was not aware of Mark Penn's involvement with the Columbia trade agreement as this involves high level negotiations. I do believe that Hillary thought the negotiations would go unreported by the news media.

Rendell's close to Bill Clinton. His wife,Midge, was appointed to a Federal appellate judgeship by Bill Clinton. All part of the Clinton machine.

PLEASE do NOT let Hillary be the democratic candidate….Please please please!!!!

Obama we need you!

LOL. HRC has foolishly not responded immediately by firing Penn; that said as an Obama supporter I am delighted. This story is going to tear her up. This is going to be a great week!

Well— more garbage coming out of the Bil/Hil campaign..
Pennsylvania needs to wake up and support Barack Obama..
The Clintons along with the crook Ed Rendall are the dirtiest politicians ever to live on this earth………
Every time Hilary—spelled Liar — opens her foul mouth garbage spews out..
Just watch her on the campaign trail— every day she has a different message with lots of promises that would never even come up for a vote in the Senate let alone go on the the house.
Wake up Pennsylvania do ur homework——

Why has it taken someone close to the Clinton campaign a year to point out that Mark Penn is a liability? Doesn't the fact that he is worldwide CEO of Burson Marsteller, which has represented Blackwater, anti-union groups and Saudi Arabia give them a clue?

same old, same old. is that the way the clinton campaign think change is made?

Hillary Clinton has been reminding superdelegates for weeks that they are entitled to change their minds about who they support. Gov. Rendell, here's your chance: admit your error, say no to the Clinton's dishonest politics and endorse Barack Obama. Come on, make your move, we are a very forgiving bunch over here.

Obama '08

Rendall is a pupet for the Clintons . He is sucking up to them for a spot in the cabinet if she gets electid. No one in Pa can stand him or the Clintons . We in PA are for Obama . The polls are a joke here in PA. Hillary need to get a fashion designer to give her a make over and her clothes are a laughing her in Pa. THE COUNTRY IS LAUGHING AT HER . sHE NEEDS A big MAKE OVER . i AND MANY OF MY FRIENDS SAID THEY WOULD BE ASHAMED TO GO IN PUBLIC THE WAY SHE DRESSES AND SHE LOOKS REALLY BAD. wE WILL NOT VOTE FOR HER OR mc Cain . She will do the Democratic Party much harm . Its about time the DNC and super delagets stand up to the Clintons and say enough already . What is everyone afraid of? Who is she and Billybob paying off . God help us . Americans do love this country but not under the Clintons . She is a Communist . Wake up . Marcia Pa

Having worked for over 15 years in the public relations field, Mr. Penn's action do not come as a surprise. Most PR professional are totally into what benefits them the most and to hell with everything else. Senator Clinton, whom I still support, should fire him immediately.

Please don't fire Penn. He's the genius who snatched certain defeat from certain victory! LOL

Hillary has mismanaged her campaign, her budget and her staff so badly, there's no doubt left she doesn't deserve the highest office in the land. She doesn't even deserve to be a Senator.

Oh, keep it up Democrats, please. Fire this top aide, continue to rip yourselves apart. You're a great Republican, Mrs. Clinton.

Burson-Marstellar is a PR firm, meaning their primary roll is to manage media perception. So funny that BM is responsible for the single largest media gaffe of this primary campaign. I'm pretty sure his days are numbered with BM… But don't worry about him; with those connections, he'll land a lobbyist position 2 weeks before he gets fired.

NAFTA stands for North Americian Free Trade Agreement. The last time I checked Columbia was in Central America. Mexico,Canada and the United States are in North America. I thought The Obama supporters were suppose to be smart, guess not.

SHAME, ON YOU "HILLARY", SHANE, ON YOU "HILLARY", YOU GOT CAUGHT WITH YOUR HAND IN THE COOKIE JAR……

Penn is a long time member of the Clinton inner circle. Surely, Clinton knows what Penn does for a living, who is clients are, and what his clients want from our government.

Clinton's rhetoric on how she is going to give special interest the boot if elected president is suspect given Penn's livelihood and his major role in the Clinton campaign. Mark Penn is as much Clinton's Chief Strategist, as he is a highly successful, professional special interest lobbyist.

Clinton cannot have it both ways: either she is going to represent the people, or she is going to represent the special interests. Given Penn's major role in her campaign, it is pretty clear Clinton has chosen to represent the special interests.

Raw Politics??? Only when you praise Obama! Don't you dare inmsult this Idiot on CNN………. He may lose his Smoke……….

nsamata and other Hillary followers

HRC has more flaws, is a hipocrite, has to much baggage and keeps coming up, whether it is her surrogates, Bill or herself, with damaging info to her campain and exagerating her status on her experience, Bill's and Hillagy 's White House run was riddled with damaging stuff, doubt about their honesty and integrity on numerous issues. It was a toss up for me between Obama or Hillary, because she is a woman and am glad there was a lot of time between the primaries for me to see her in a negative light. Her likability is much to negative for her to win the general election as well. And for Obama, everyone keeps saying he is black…he is also white. To me, he is the best person to run this country and for my grandchildren's future because of his black and whiteness and will represent this country of mixed races, asian, latinos, eurasion and many more, as well as anyone can.

A year ago, I wouldn't have imagined that a Clinton campaign could self-destruct so completely. Fascinating.

GO HILLARY!!

Hillary exposed. Case of Paul v.Clinton. Hillary's Crime on tape. obstructing justice, suborning perjury. Kelly had knowledge.YouTube Parts 1 & 2.

seems like the right hand does'nt know what the left is doing. clinton camp is losing it.

CNN IS NOT ALWAYS REFLECT OBAMA.. CLINTON IS JUST THE TYPE OF PRESIDENT THAT ALWAYS IS GOING TO MISPEAK ABOUGT SOMETHING. I WANT A PRESIDENT THAT SPEAKS THE TRUTH AND ADMITS THAT THEY LIED.

When you are sleaze, you tend to attrack sleaze. It is just like lying, cheating, and all the other Clinton attributes.

Mary Sue 22, well said!!

Hillary needs to get control of her surrogates, again!

You don't know who in her campaign is the biggest liar.

Hillary's campaign is simply a clinic in disaster.. How on earth can anyone expect this candidate to become Commander In Chief ?
Be ready on Day One ?? She isn't ready after 35 YEARS of embellished experience.

PLEASE PEOPLE WAKE UP !!

Geroge Bush is beginning to look good !

Penn, has always played the sleaze. No one should be surprised that he met the Columbians, infact it is an insight to the character of people that surrounds Hillary. Desperate people indeed who will do anthing to achive a set goal legally or illegaly.

His haircut alone would be enough to get him fired.

MARK PENN HAS BEEN WITH CLINTONS SINCE THERE DAYS IN THE WHITE HOUSE.HIS COMPANY OWNS THE SAME LOBBYNG BKSH FIRM THAT CHARELY BLACK ON THE MCCAIN CAMP WAS HEAD OF.CHARLEY BLACK PARTNER WAS LEE ATWATER WHO DID THE SMEAR AD AGAINST DUKAIS IN 1988.THIS IS 6% OF SEPERATION THAT I FIND SCARY!

just to bad clinton an her supports are so far out touch with reatly
they dont get how brain dead they sound. if hillary can lie to our face now what do you think she will do if she was elected. another bush
mccain.
with the clintons income if hillary wats to end tax cuts for the wealthy
why doesnt she pay a portion of their income back to the govt. i dont think its aginst the law to give money back to the i.r.s.

The popular vote – not the combo of insider caucuses and primaries indeed is what counts – I agree

(although Electoral is fun to run on a winner take all basis as it does best reflect the general — but is not as relevant to the primaries as the vote – the pure popular vote)

If niether of HRC or BO gets enough elected round one delegates without super delegattes – then lets add the MI AND FL delegates at half the amount – cut in half – and no one sitll will have enough.

No one reaches absolue majority anyway (I do wonder why all of the Media says HRC can not get there without superdelegates when neither can get there – to nomination – without super delegates?)

And when we add in the delegates (originally very heavy to HRC) at half their normal weight (cut in half to be fair to BO) — we should add in the popular vote to be fair to the nearly 3 million voters – and add it as it is – since it is the right thing to do – and especially fair now because BO stopped any and all revotes (logically as the leader but still true that it was he that disenfranchised the voters at the end)

Then HRC is about 200,000 human votes behind OBAMA – popular count wise – the real vote.

And lets see who winds up with more popular vote at the edn

For sure the voters in FL and MI count as much as "caucus insider votes" and the surrounding shenanigans like at TX do

So that evens up the logic and rules for BO and HRC – I do wonder who is ahead on a pure primary basis – no causcus votes?

Anywary – BO gets to keep all his caucus delegates untainted by the reality of their unfairness – and he gets delegates that lean to HRC in FL and MI diluted so as to not hurt him. He gets his share of wins.

HRC gets FL and MI people counted at full strenth – she does not get the delegates from those hot states and has to stop bad mouthing the caucuses post fact (as ugly as they are in some states – in others they are pure fun democracy)

AND then they battle six or whatever more times and lets see

But BO may need a couple of packs of cigarettes to think this proposal over

( sorry for cheap shot at at BO but just learned a week ago – he did not actually give up as he said in early 2007 — he still smokes quite a bit – nice image for college kids ((said by one who did quit cold turkey at about the same age from a two pack a day habit)))

IN the END I vote DEM no matter what no matter who(m?)

Why is it so hard for the Clinton campaign to fire someone who commits such a grevious error. Mr. Penn was her chief strategist, and they are going to let him stay on? This should give you an idea of how her cabinet will stack up – maybe he has the idea he will be her new Poverty Czar!! I must admit she is going down in a ball of flame, and I for one won't help her. SHE HAS NO BUSINESS BEING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!! I'll bet that if Penn was on Obama's campaign, she would be screaming bloody blue murder instead of trying, once again to sweep her continued indescretions under the rug.

Hillary and Penn knew exactly what they were doing. (unless Hillary really can't handle her own people or husband)…not good for White House operations.

I'm not familiar with Rendell, however, his remarks in the past leave a LOT to be desired. It's up to people in Pennsylvania to handle their own governor.

All this just shows the kind of familiar scandals that would continue in the White House just like when Bill was in office. I'm just so surprised voters haven't been bothered to research all this before.

The longer Hillary runs, the more scandals, getting caught at "stretching the truth", etc. will come out. Only Hillary can destroy her own campaign so that any respect is destroyed along with it.

Think what you will, but if Obama does not get the votes in the Big States he will not win the Electorial College! That is a fact! If he turns the Clinton voters against him he will not win! If his people keep calling McCain a war monger-He will not win! Bad supporters in both camps I would say!

While I agree that Penn is an idiot, this has little to do with Hillary Clinton. He is a pollster.

This has nothing to do with the issue's or the real problems in this country. I wish CNN and others would spend as much time digging up mud about the surrogates of candidates on real issues that matter. I think they are scared to do that because we all know that Hillary is by far the best on issues, leaving Obama and McCain in the dust. Instead, we have our daily dose of anit-Hillary post. A very few on Obama and McCain, but I have counted 1 to 3 negative ticker entries on Clinton for 6 months, most of which have little to do with her actual campaign. Sadly, we all buy it and are to stupid to demand our media actually discuss issues.

Bush is not to blame for Bush, the low attention span of the American people is. The same can be said for this election.

The picture of the two on this article is hilarious. They both look like scoundrels. Is this just a photographer's choice or is this how they photograph? pretty funny. The both look like crooks. The lobbyist looks like he's had a few too many burritos and way too many beers.

Hillary should keep Penn on her staff so he can continue to help her destroy her campaign. He tried to have his cake and eat it too…Hmmm, that sounds a lot like Billary. I guess they are a match made in…well, not heaven.

Yes We Can!!

Obama '08

Penn? Does this surprise any of the voters? This is what you are going to get in the White House if Clinton(s) are elected again. I am headed to Europe, I think – if we put these old school politicians back in the White House. Will the US ever learn?

Bernie Moore-Knowles
Papa'aloa, Hawai'i

CNN, Fox, and MSNBC better give this story all the press it deserves next week, to include the Clintons not releasing their 2007 tax records as they promised. The Clintons and their campaign is very shady to say the least!

For those of you hating the Clintons, I believe you just envious and jelous. Look at the money they gave to charities and the taxes they paid. Lots and lots of millions. All they are doing is to help the poor people.

The story she told about the woman and her child was not hers. I believe to some of you, you are happy that the woman and her child are dead, because there is no way you will ever know the truth. MLK never stopped hatred or racism neither would Baraka Obama

Remeber what Hillary said in Ohio so subsitute her name and the Penns. It will read in her words I do not think Hillary Clinton should being coming to Penns trying to decieve the voters with her talk on NAFTA, and then in the back room talking with COL. about NAFTA Penn is her chief she is aware of what is going on and she did not have the courage to fire him yet he was fired from the firm. Hillary Clinton is trying to hood wink the voters, and she is so arrogant as to say they she and Bill own the infrastructure of politics in Penns as if we are not bright enough to think for ourselves. Then with the Bosnia story then she goes on tv and make fun of it when we are in a war era with troops that are growing tired and she thinks she can brush aside everything with her arrogance, joking, inserting sexism, or playing the villian. And finally with the Florida and Mic. she agreed to the rules and if we are really informed read up on what she said she knew the votes would could for nothing and now she is politicing for Florida and Mic, if the shoe were on the other foot she would have Obama's head on a platter for even suggesting a do over. I know we do not really want to read the facts because then we will know the truth about Hillarty it hurt me too. I am voting for McCain because I will not be hood winked by the Clintons

Clinton will feel no obligation to fire Penn, just because he went to lobby for a trade treaty she PRETENDS to oppose, just as she would not repudiate the hispanic woman in Texas who ranted that blacks had not supported hispanics, or admit that Wolfson was one of the primary architects of the punishment of Fla. and Mich. for voting early. She only objects when it is not her people who "misspeak". No wonder there is such a disconnect between her and the trust factor!

I will continue to say the Rosary, not for Hillary, but all those who vote or even contribute to Hillary's campaign. How many more sins can we tolerate coming from the White House?

where is the big outrage and investigation by CNN on this issue?

Penn is an idiot and Hillary is a habitual liar, they work well together. I see that she's been discovered and having mis-spoke (lied) a second time. My goodness if this were Obama, the Clinton campaign would put it on a commercial. With regard to Gov (bigot) Rendell, he belongs with them.

Check out the Paul v. Clinton Youtube tape. It's about time America listened to someone who REALLY knows what the Clinton's are capable of. The Billary clan continue to take the american public intelligence granted. It's about time that they listened to someone who knows the whole story.

Top strategist? Does it really matter if Penn was representing Clinton or his P.R. firm in the meeting? People won't separate out the two, and if he's working on behalf on Hillary, he does more damage while promoting something that she adamantly opposes – even if it's for his day job!

Does anyone in the Clinton campaign know what they are doing? Beginning to look a lot like the Titanic!!!!

Si se puede! Obama 2008!

It's amazing how Clinton supporters want to interject Obama when this is infighting within the Clinton campaign. Yeah, you want him to resolve this too. Let's be reasonable.

And he also plays Racial Politics in Pennsylvania. Just anything to get Clinton a win. What a corward he is!

Don't you see Penn with red face? Is it anyway strange that he is connected with the Clintons? Haven't you seen that all major players or supporters of the Clintons have scandals arround them: lies, double talks, misspeaks, prostitutes, backroom deals, arrogance, exagerations, racists talks etc. Today lie, tomorrow apology – Is she the person you want to RULE OVER YOU?

If the Clintons really love this country and take its interest to heart, this race should have been over by now but they love to EXIT IN DISGRACE.

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Could it be there just aren't any "circus act" stories about Obama like there is with Clinton? I don't think its so much that they are favoring Obama, its just Clinton's campaign has much more corruption to talk about.

Hillary's Campaign look like they did the Wink Wink saying one thing and going behind the American backs and doing another Penn met with the Colombian Trade Agreement. Wonder what eles is the Clintons doing behind the Americans backs???

I find it very interesting that the political consulting firm, Penn, Schoen and Berland $10.8 million so far by the Clinton campaign. For what?
Why was he in Colombia on behalf of the Clinton's? Why is Hillary always confused , misspeaking, sleep deprived or just plain lying (hospital story) about what is going on in her campaign. Sounds like she perfectly ready to run for the President of the United States.

WHAT A MESS

Slick Eddie is a liar just like the Clintons. When will the American people wake up and realize it is time for a change in Washington and the only way is to vote for Obama. HIllary has told more lies then you can count. One other thing they always bring in Florida and Michigan, HELLO, they both signed on to the rules and knew what they were signing, so lets play by the rules. Hillary thinks we are all so dumb that she can say jump and we all do it. Sorry but this is one American that's not that stupid.

As a clinton supporter, I agree, I think penn should go.
What he did to the hillary team is just disgusing.

How can Hillary trust the posterboy for American Comb-overs?

the real shame is that HRC opposes the colombia trade pact which can help that nation battle the Red narco-guerillas supported by Cuba and the cuban puppet chavez in venezuela…the trADE pact will help colombia in its battle against Red terror….too bad the lib Dems do not see this factor…so in his day job Mr Penn had it right…come on HRC do you really support the Reds in latin america??

This story seriously has legs. It calls into question the kind of people Hillary will appoint to run our White House if elected president. We have already had 8 years of nightmare from BUSH and Cheney. The last thing we need is another incompetent person who lies every step of the way to drive us into a bigger ditch than we are now.

I hope the American people can open their eyes and see the true colors of these candidates and vote not based on superficial characteristics but on judgement and strengh of character.

No wonder the Clinton "brain trust" has her campaign in the ditch gasping for air. From presumptive nominee to sure loser in less than 9 months. What a bunch of self-adulating idiots! Oh well, better that we get the evaluate the quality of her team now than after she was elected. Bill, Penn, Carville – crooks or clowns – perhaps both. . .

I will give Hillary a $100 to drop out!

It is very worrysome how divided and incompotent Sen. Clinton's campagn insiders are. She needs to take control of her staff if she is going to convince people that she will be a compotent President. Meanwhile, Obama is closing in on the finish line even with the Wright controversy. Not enough people are going to be fooled by soundbites to bring him down!

Rendell has always had the reputation of being a loose cannon. But I believe that even he is beginning to question his own choice of backing Clinton, even though he can't say it just that way. I think he made be looking for an out. If Obama upsets Clinton in PA, Rendell's political future may be in jeopardy.

The latest in the Clinton campaign saga. People can complain that Obama isn't getting enough "negative" coverage but what is he really doing that's so bad? You can only beat the Wright dead horse so many times before the ratings take a dive.

On the other hand, you have the Clinton campaign handing us this type of thing on a silver platter on a daily basis. You can't make this stuff up folks, it makes for great entertainment.

Ask Bill what human rights violator he is in partnership with making millions and then fire Bill too.

Billary can fire Penn he she'd like; however, his firm has ALREADY been paid $5M to run this campaign….oops!

Maybe he met with the Colombians to let them know that his company would be working on their issue VERY soon since he would be freed up because the campaign was coming to a close……hmmmmmmmm

Rendell has better condemn Mark Penn. Siding with the Clinton campaign and Mark Penn's role in it, could be politically damaging to Rendell. Especially since his democratic gubernatorial candidate was Sen Bob Casey, who is now an Obama supporter.

Shame on you Hillary Clinton for accusing the other candidate of double-talking about NAFTA. You have clearly proven yourself untrustworthy. The American people are tired of being lied to, as you have done many times. You are destroying all trust that the people have in their government. You have stained the reputation of both lawyers and politicians alike. Shame, Shame, Shame on YOU!

Please dig deeper into this story CNN. I'd like to know more about this strategist's work in colombia while heading the clinton campaign. Doesn't add up at all.

Folks, Hillary thinks that the American people are the most gullible in the world. Penslyvannians especially!

She is trying to do to the people of PA the very same thing that she did to the people of Ohio!

In Ohio she lied about Sen. Barack Obama talking to the Canadians about Nafta being ..wink wink. It was Hillary's henchman who talked to the Canadians!! Just like it is Hillary's henchman, who talked to the Colombian diplomat about approving a free trade deal. The only difference in PA is that her henchman got caught!!! I have no doubt, that, had he not been caught, she would more than likely, have said once again, that it was Sen. Obama's aid who had done deed!

Please Penslyvannians, don't let her get away with thinking that you are as gullible as the people of Ohio who voted for her due to her spreading lies!!! Don't let her lie to you!!

CNN, I would really appreciate it if you are good enough to post this comment. I really would.

Mark Penn's company's clients have been well known for quite some time. He was also recently quoted as saying "presidential campaigns are good for buisness" because he is making huge amounts of money. Since he has unfettered access to Hillary and they are hoping for some added influence should she become president and they are paying Mark Penn huge sums for that. That's what happens when you have a prominent lobbyist running your campaign. It's old time politics, cash is king and trumps the will of the ordinary citizen.

Another Hillarious episode in the ongoing saga of the most spectacularly mismanaged campaign in memory. Penn's biggest error in judgement is trying to elect Hillary Clinton president.

This is how Clinton will run the most powerful office in the world?!?

You can be sure that the reality is that Hillary has conveyed (via Penn) to the Colombians that she actually supports the trade agreement, but it is not convenient for her to say so now. Instead, Penn gets the phony "heat" about the purported and false conflict.

Anyone dumb enough to believe Hillary deserves her.

The people working for Sen. Clinton are just as much of a CROOK, AS SHE IS. This is why we need someone in the white house who will surround themselves with people who are TRUSTWORTHY,and are on the SAME PAGE AS THEY ARE. Yes I believe Penn should be fired. I hope this race is over by the first of June. To focus on Sen. McCain for the general election come November.

YES WE CAN
OBAMA/CASEY '08

Please don't quit Penn….. Without a dufus at the helm of Hillary's campaign, she just may start doing better and get the nomination.

I really want Obama to win.

PLEASE DONT FIRE HIM HILLARY …. YOU "NEED" THIS POLITICAL GENIUS!!!!!!

All the people that Clinton surrounds herself wit in the campaign, is just a coming attraction of what will be in her Administration if people are foolish enough to put her in office.

Ouch!!! That's got to sting a little. Isn't it funny how things seem to turn around on you when you least aspect it.

Her Hillariousness can't keep her double talkers in check! lol
Rendell is as transparent as they come..you can see right through this guy.

You just watch.
As more and more comes out in the press about the Clintons dirty deeds Rendell will probably withdraw his support from Hillary. No one want to be on the losing side!

There is one thing synonymous with Hillary and her campaign team
" L Y I N G "

It doesn't matter how hard one tries to hide the truth, it ends up by uncovering itself. The truth is that BillChelseaHillary trio and their compain are not trustful. They have been just manipulating the American people in an effort to win the election, Unfortunately, and fortunately too, all the pieces of their ill-constructed, political manipulation are falling apart.

Rendell needs to look at what supporting Hillary will cost him later. I agree with the other person that thought we was promised VP. Hillary is a dangerous animal to alighn with. I am not surprised about Penn, I am just not surprised BIll was not there too.,

Now is it just me, or is it worrisome that HRC has had a disastrous campaign – on so many levels that I won't list everything.
I ask, is it easier to be the President? For HRC's sake I hope so. She can't run a campaign but is trying to convinc the voters that she is ready "day 1″ to run a nation. BWhat does it take for people to realize her political prowess has been tremendously overstated. If she was ANYONE else, she would be history.

I'm tired of seeing Rendell's face on the news everyday. Doesn't he have a state to run or something?

HRC will and has proven it will do whatever it wants regardless of what others think.

I live in Pa and voted for Rendell, he's a good guy and Governor. I wouldn't hesitate to vote for him again. I'm very happy he's supporting Hillary, all of the officials that are, will definately get my vote the next time they run.

Sen Clinton has a been very clear on this issue in the past, I think we should trust her judgment on this issue:

"I don't think people should come to Ohio and tell the people of Ohio one thing and then have your campaign tell a foreign government something else behind closed doors…That's the kind of difference between talk and action and that I've been pointing out in this campaign."

"If some of my advisers had been having private meetings with foreign governments and basically saying ignore what I'm saying because it's only political rhetoric … I think it raises SERIOUS questions."

Of course rendell is a clinton backer (puppet). And are we surprised penn says he is acting as ceo of whatever company. he works just like the clinton's do backroom politics.

How Much More Information the Hillary supporters need to understand that their candidate IS A CROOKED USED CAR SALESWOMAN!!!

That is to show or illustrate to you the double standardness of the Clinton campaign. They say one thing and at thesame time or almost immidiatly contradicting what they said. I think these whole campaign of Hillary is just deceiving the American public

Looks like Clinton's campaign is unraveling. Can't say that it elicits empathy from me.

The one thing I can't understand is WHY Hillary's supporters allow the lies and corruption to flow on and on….do they have there heads in the sand OR are they just completely brain dead???? History will look back on these individuals as prehistoric creatures.

Thank you Ed! Indeed, Penn has made a huge error and he should walk away from teh campaign to remove this from the Hillary SLam list of the Obamabots.

At this juncture I am sitting here wondering how much longer the Am-
erican electorate needs in order to realize that the female democratic
candidate running for the office of "Commander in Chief" is virulently
mendacious and wholly without merit of any sort. What, I ask on a daily basis, will it take to effectively shut down the Clinton campaign
once and for all time? What , I wonder, has to transpire in order for
Bill and Hillary to be sent home to Chappaqua in order to enjoy for-ever in private a lifestyle that $109,000,000 will buy?

The Governor (for once) makes a good point. What Penn did was so hypocritical….especially after the Canada/NAFTA thing that turned out to be a CLINTON supporter- not an Obama supporter.
Hillary has lost so much of the respect many of us had for her.
Her campaign has been run with total disregard for the truth in MANY instances. Her surrogates have hurt her much more than helped her.
Penn needs to go. But then, so does Hillary.

I'm sure Ohio blue collar workers have everything to regret now having been decieved to believe "Hi-lie-ry" Clinton has their interest at heart. Wanna make us believe her campaign strategist is working tirelessly to promote a cause that will take food off his family table? Please give us a break! American's, I still wanna believe we aint that stupid and I think this is our chance to either vote for "the same" or a change. I hope 2 years down the line we all will not have cause to blame our mistakes in voting Hillary on poor judgement which is a phrase that seem to have characterized her campaign and the people around her.
Notable Quote: "We are what we repeatedly do, Excellence therefore is not an act but a habit"

The meere fact Rendell had to mention that Whites wouldn't vote for Obama is shameful. It may be the truth, but this is yet another attempt to inject race by the Clinton campiagn into this election. It's unreal. My how the mighty have fallen to gain the almighty power of the White House. Shameful. I'm so glad that most of America's eyes are open to what's going on here. The Clintons were to be crowned on Super Tuesday. The arrogance of the campaign did not budget well and di not expect that Obama would run such a well organized campaign. Desperation now breeds manure. I hope they get what they reap in the end.

A kind and sincere request to all Americans … Please help in stopping Hillary from being the president. America has thousands of women who are capable for becoming president. We can't afford to have another president who is greedy , liar and has all the negative qualities in the world. Please we need good leadership for America..Please stop Hillary..

Clintons 109 million, Clinton consultants dealing with the Colombian government, largest cocain dealing country, Clinton big profits since 2000, lets add all this together, hmmmmmmmmmm maybe our drug sniffing dogs should sniff Clinton money. Is our NY Senator tied up in another scandle to come, DRUG MONEY PROFITS and CLINTON CORRUPTION

LIES LIES LIES THAT"S ALL SHE"S DO

Accountability in the Clinton campaign? That would be a dramatic change. Why doesn't Penn just say he misspoke? It seems to be working for Hillary.

Soon Clinton will be so low in the delegate count and the polls that she won't even be able to scratch and bite Obama's ankles anymore.

It's crystal clear Penn represented Hillary in the Colombian summit. All boils down to Hillary's double talking.

nsamata@gmail.com,

CNN cant post what Obama doesnt do. When you run a campaign in a new direction of the old time politics, you just dont make the negitive news very much.
Hillary will stop at nothing to win..that is just sad. I actually feel pity for her, she seems to feel the need to lie, distort, and do behind the scenes NATFA trade deals, Mich & Fl, etc, instead of just being herself and letting the chips fall where they may. Noone will believe she was NOT aware of Mark Penns firm being hired to negotiate this Columbian Trade Deal, nor that he was going there to meet with Columbian higherups. She knew. Mark got caught, and now Hillary has to pay the piper. If all you are looking for is to make negitive comments, well then Hillary has supplied you with a selection of opportunities. Induldge yourself!

Vote Obama on April 22nd

I don't care for Penn.

Doesn't change the fact that Hillary would be an excellent president.

Ed is correct. Penn must go…

Rendell – probably he is just at the wrong side.

I am so confused about this guy. He seems good but he talks nonsense.

I think his political career is doomed after this race.

Wake up Ed… this is what you get with the Clintons. Obviously Hillary's "vetting" hasn't been thorough enough.

So, in a matter of two weeks we have a "make believe" dash under sniper fire; Mark Penn dealing with Columbia; and one of those tear jerking hospital stories she tells has been dropped because it is not true. It is time to pull the plug on this camapign. It is making a mockery of the Democratic party.

I've said it a lot so far but I'll say it one more time. There aren't a lot of things for the press to print against Obama! He's not sticking his foot in his mouth at every turn. When something does happen (Rev. Wright) it's plastered all over the news. When the Canadian thing (which turned out to not even be Obama in the first place) came up, it was played all over and probably cost Obama a lot of votes. The reason the press is all over Hillary is because something new comes out against her every week. Clinton supporters, stop blaming the media. Your candidate is brining the majority of this on herself.

Yes BTW I had thought Gov. Ed Rendell seems like a genuinely decent guy. Unfortunately he has been manipulated to trust HRC, and the sooner he and many respectable persons realized the truth and change their positions and support Obama, else it will cost them their credibility!
It is a shame to see what is going and people are still supporting HRC sheepishly!

Hillary is being exposed more and more everyday. And her supporters simply follow her lead and character – lie and then lie some more.

Please remember, Rendell almost went to jail in the 80's. That is why the Clintons wanted him to back them up. Crooks do get along.

More Problems for Billary. Money is low. Embellishment of stories. They do anything to be elected. NO DIGNITY! OBAMA/08 period.

in all this, am yet to hear from the senaor herself? what has she got to say about the`wink wink of her campaign? you should have seen her beat obama in the head over the same circumstances.. penn knew hillary was not truthful about her role in nafta hence his meeting.

Clinton's blind loyalty to Mark Penn reminds me of Bush's blind loyalty to Donald Rumsfield.

The infighting among the Clinton campaign all over the news and across newspapers shows what kind of 'leader' she is.

I have been seeing this Rendell guy so many times on cable network that I wonder if he is running for vice president?

Desperate for Hillary to beat Obama, the guy shamelessly sought with New Jersey's governor to help raise money to pay for the do-over votes in Florida and Michigan. How could this not be seen as helping Hillary to BUY VOTES?

I know Hillary loaned her campaign 5 million dollars (to be repaid when?), and that is aceptable. But I have never heard of a candidate or her supporters raising money to pay for an election that the candidate's party already declared void because the rules were broken.

I'm backing McCain, but I hope Obama beats Hillary so she can return to New York and truly serve New Yorkers whom she really sought to use en route back to the White House. User-Loser Hillary!

Yes fire penn, he is a disgrace and bad news for the Clinton camp. Lobbists have no place in any compaign!!! IS THIS GUY THE KARL ROVE OF THE CLINTON CAMP??? You know what I mean…

Rendell is a crooked politician – just like Spitzer, Bob Menendez, Feinstein, and other Clinton supporters.

If he was smart, Rendell would change his vote and endorse Obama. Too many lies and too many back-door deals. Hillary said that she went to listen to MLK in Chicago. We really need to find out if this is true.

I AGREE COMPLETELY!!!

He has been the problem with Hillary's campaign from the beginning and only makes it worse..

FIRE HIM HILLARY! PLEASE.

I am sick of hearing the Obama supporters crying about NAFTA. Our largest source of oil imports is Canada, even more than we get from Saudi. Under NAFTA we get priority access to Canadian oil and Canada has already said if NAFTA is scrapped or even renegotiated we lose that preferential access so that the Canadians can negotiate an oil deal with China. So just where does Obama and his supporters think we are going to get 2 million barrels of oil a day once we lose the Canadian oil? And just what do you think that will do to the price of gas here and our economy? Instead of whining about NAFTA why don't you do some research and see what it actually contains and not just keep repeating what the Obama campaign tells you to say like a bunch of mindless sheeps bleeting.

let him go. he should know better than to accept the job. Principal number one ..in any job, really… NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST.

Truth be tell all three candidates play to "politics" the same old way. obama is no better than the other two. his only advantage is the media's bias that has allowed him to get so far. Now they are afraid of saying anything. obama had the opportunity to prove that his words match his actions and he has failed horribly. he is under the presumption that once he gets to the presidency everything is going to pink colored. ah?!

Clinton or McCain 08 & 12

Gov. Rendell was a good mayor of Philadelphia, bringing in economic growth and cutting crime. He has been an OK governor, too, in a state with a wide variety of political thought and leanings. PA is a hard state to govern. He is a great politician, though, with aspirations, I think.

But, I think he is backing the wrong candidate. But, Obama does not have the same political game plan as the Clinton's with regard to political machine and "loyalty" rewards. Obama is a different type of politician. That is what so many of us like about him.

I think his backing of Hilary will hurt him politically in the state. I also think the current problems the Clinton campaign is having is showing some of the duplicity of the politics as usual that so many of us are tired of seeing.

Obama is closing fast in the polls and I think he will take PA at which point, Hillary really should consider bowing out, or at least stop actively campaigning and let the primary wind down.

The double-speak of the Clintons, Rendell, Penn – all chickens and roosters coming home to roost!! Let's see what kind of eggs they will now lay. Look at states that are slowly dying – look at their governors. PA and MI are examples; both governors strong supporters of Clinton, came out early, and in MI screwed it all up by calling for early "support". Both states in dire circumstances; both governores should "retire" instead of hoping for significant post in Hillary's cabinet. See how closely their support is linked to Hillary's ambition to be president. What about these states? Loss of jobs, foreclosures,high school graduation – all made the worst on lists. If your governor is more interested in their own personal ambition, how can you expect them to help you? Will voters in these states see the truth? OH, you all have supported the "boat" that will only sail further into the stormy seas.

Double talk seems to be taught in Politics 101 and has infested every one of them to some degree. Some like Hillary and Bill Clinton are Jordanesque at it. Others like John McCain and other stumbling bumbling bumblers are horrible at it. Either way they all do it and it's sickening to the point where some actually believe the lies and double talk they speak.

I can't think of a politician out there who hasn't done it at some point. It's all part of the game and for those who are new to the game (like Obama) they will eventually get swept up in it too.

It's TIME to wake up America! Hill and Bill and Mark don't misspeak or misjudge… they staight up LIE! It does not take a rocket scientist to figure that out, nor does it take one to realize they are only sorry when they get caught. (eg. Sniper Fire, Monica, NAFTA, the hospital story, number of delegates and states don't 'really' count?, vote for the Iraq war, should I go on?)

OBAMA '08

i would say hillary's campaign is collapsing in so many ways. First all these lies… and even some poor fact checking (the recent hospital story) – and now her own guy is out talking about free trade – and she says she is against. maybe she isnt?

her campaign tried and tries so hard to make this about Rev. Wright – but her own house is a mess.

It is also interesting how she makes fun of Obama' speaches – and yet President Clinton earned 50 Million from.. his speeches.

Hillary should consider backing away from the election for the good of the party. The lies and fractures are hurting her – and the party aswell.

Penn should resign. Glad the Columbian's fired him,as they should. He didn't have the smarts to recuse himself from the conversation, or perhaps he shares the unbelievablly arrogant hubris of manyy of the "advisors" with whom Clinon has chosen to surround herself.

I live in PA. I used to like Rendell when he was the mayor but he seems like he is on the Clinton Payroll. He courted the "urban" vote by befriending the demographic, but then says that the state won't vote for a black man..What an insult. He's the democratic Karl Rove, ignore him

The web of lies n deception comes out! Fire Penn? Why should he be fired- he is basically talking out both ends which is what the Clintons have been doing allll along just that some people are too blind to see it! The Clintons really should consider dropping out of the race. Like ex president Carter, my family is pro Obama too and I am also pro Obama. Its good to see someone who has been there making such a wise decision.

Perhaps Gov. Rendell will realize his mistake in lending his hard-earned credibility to a candidate who is known to speak out of both sides of her mouth. Once he and others who have been slow to connect the dots with Clintons playing loose with the truth, realize that they are being used, hopefully it won't be too late to switch their endorsement to a candidate who will make good on his word. Go, Obama!

Yes, Mark Penn has a day job. He starts to work for Hillary at 3:00 am. Seriously, I just looked up the Busron-Marsteller Company. Interesting. Seems like a group of powerful lobbiest to me. But, again, I may be wrong.

Penn has cost Hillary votes all over the place with bad strategy and stupid stuff like this. Look at the people Hillary has surrounded herself with in this campaign and ask yourself if she is a competent executive. Given what we have seen from her disasterous campaign I would say no.

My state of NC will shut the door on the Clinton / Penn campaign once and for all.

Marl Penn should stay, it shows what the Clinton Campaign is all about. Please do not fire him Hillary keep him on-board he has helped you campaign so much.

Double Talking Penn was hired to do just what he did. He has his money and needs no more.

HRC will keep him as their fall guy.

Go Barack '08

Columbia is a University. Colombia is a Country.

TRUE!!! Rendell has lost his popularity here in PA. He has his nose up the Clintons' butts to get a spot in the white house and he painted his state as racist. SO stupid and ignorant. I used to really like him…..and i used to really like Mayor Nutter. Those days are DONE!
I'm sorry i voted for either one of them.
They BOTH owe a lot of favors and want a lot of favors in return.
BAD CLINTON POLITICS.

OBAMA '08

It's like the Scooter Libby scandal. Just "one bad apple" in the bunch is all.

I'm sure if they fire this guy, the rest of the campaign will smell like roses.

Right?

Fighting within the Clinton Camp is not good for anyone because what this shows is that Americans will be the downfall of themselves. Money and Greed!!!

I.m trying to figure out how Hillary could be all over Obama for an advisor talking with the Canadians but, allowing a major figure in her campaign get away with this one. Oh I see just like her campaign actually being the campaigin that talk with the Canadians about her plans on Nafta. CNN, FOX and MSNBC lets see how long you all run this one… I think it goes back to the question of credibility…. To many games are being played with the American people on behalf of the Clintons. They continuously move the bar to suit them, not the American people… Going on Leno does not excuse bad behavior.

Rendell, what did you expect? Hillary is demonstrating her lack of character and her decison-making inabilities.

Hillary is breeding Lobyists and PR people that have hidden agenda's. One less is better– but its going to be hard to get rid of Lobbyists influance on Hillary campaign.

The Clinton campaign is trying to answer this by saying the Mark Penn doesn't represent Hillary's viewpoints on this issue. But whether or not that's the case, they cannot escape the broader issue that, despite what Hillary may personally believe, she has made herself BEHOLDEN TO THE SPECIAL INTERESTS. When a lobbyist like this is your top campaign manager, you are in bed with them, whether you agree with them or not, and it will come back to haunt you! That is why Obama is careful not to develop ties, debts, or obligations to such people!

NO NO NO!!! DONT FIRE PENN!!! HE HAS HANDED THE ELECTION TO OBAMA!!!! HE IS OUR BEST WEAPON!!! STAY ON BOARD MARK PENN!!!

Gov. Ed Rendell,

This is the company you keep and all of the dogs are not out of the closet yet. The Clinton are layer with fraud. The true secret of the Clinton are deeds that are hidden.

Now for the $ 10 millions in charity was given to the Clinton Foundation.

What kind of power does "Rendall" have? Or did Hillary tell him
to say that. Hillary, Geraldine, Corville, Penn, Rendall. What difference does it make who says it? It is all the same misleading statements coming from Hillary.
Hillary can't handle her own business.

Rendall has been promised the "Secretary of Energy job!!! I say
he should be fired before he begins!!!!!!! Big Shotism.

Obama 2008

MARK PENN IS PAID 4.3 MILLION FROM THE CLINTON CAMP.HE TAKES THE POLL AND HILLARY GETS HER TALKING POINTS.MARK PENN COMAPANY HAS 63 OFFICES WORLDWIDE.HE HAS WORKED FOR CHINA WHEN IT HAD TAINTED TOYS THAT WERE SENT TO THE UNTIED STATES.BLACKWATER THE PRIVATE CONTRACTER IN IRAQ .SAUDIA OIL IS ONE OF CLIENTS AND ON AND ON AND ON.

How do you say this is going to continue to bite is a very harsh and ugly way. You cant be against something and have one of your key advisors not be working in the opposite of your direction (if that is really your direction). This does in fact bring about some serious questions as to the fact of your position, or a true sign that you do not know your staff nor have any control over them. Either way it is spun it will hurt.

Please help her find a graceful way to bow out and maintain her dignity.
The more this goes on, the worse she looks.

Keep foaming at the mouth to have something negative for Obama. Guess you cant see greatness even when its slaps you in the face! Must be the color of his skin thats giving you a mental block – Such a pity! Some folks would rather vote for a flat out busted over n over n over again Liar than to vote for someone with integrity! CNN is not bias- it reports the news – are you saying CNN should cover up the Lies from Hillary! if Obama is lying I want to know – dont see any lies coming from him! Why- He's a man who represent truth and Integrity! Hillary is all for free trades – did you not see the documents from her days as first lady she supported NAFTA – Ohio must feel pretty silly right now! Great job CNN- let the truth be told!
I will vote for Obama.

Ed Rendell (Governer of PA), Dan Onarato (Allegheny County executive) and Luke Raventhall (Pittsburgh Mayor) will not get my vote ever! I am a democrat and will never vote for these three crooks in any election. They are supporting a lier Hillary Clinton.

Penn's PR firm also represents Blackwater. Enough already.

MARK PENN VIL ENDORSE OBAMA SOON…

Let's see…Mark Penn, on behalf of his Company goes to Columbia because his company said they would help inform the House and Senate about the Columbian Free Trade Deal. In return, Penn's company gets $300,000.00.

The Clinton Campaign hired Penn's company to be a political Strategist and do public relations. So far, her campaign has paid 10.8 Million Dollars…seems VERY Stupid on Penn's part.

His firm at the very least should have sent someone else. But if Penn KNOWINGLY decided to solicit this deal directly with Columbia…I think he should be fired off the Clinton campaign.

However, attorneys seem to fight each other in court all of the time…with no harm no foul afterward. Perhaps we all are taking this campaign a bit too seriously with the personal attacks, (myself included) and should really talk about the issues….

How is this news? Unless you are trying to sway voters in a certain direction…perhaps our anger should be displayed to the media…and ask them to do their jobs rather than just stirring up, making a mountain out of a molehill, and trying to sway how Americans choose to vote.

Charming Rendell ! Another crook working for HRC. Appearing on videos with Peter F. Paul and others.

Hillary Clinton claims she is experienced and ready on Day one. Yet her campaign has had countless troubles., She has a lobbyist as a top campaign aid, who is actually actively lobbying with a foreign government while working for her and lobbying for an issue she says she is against, although, she too has promoted the issue favorably in the past (hmmmmmmm). Her campaign organization has been in constant chaos, her campaign finances have been in trouble repeatedly and her husband is out of control. Hmmmmmm, doesn't sound like someone who is much of a manager and certainly not ready to run a country…………………………….Don't forget folks, in one of the debates she stated she was a "hands on", in charge, run the show type of manager. She certainly doesn't seem to be able to manage well from where I stand……..On top of that, she doesn't seem to be real big on telling the truth………..Scary, huh???????

as an obama supporter, i don't feel this is a big deal. likewise, the rev. wright issue was a minor issue, but that got played nonstop on every news channel for weeks. the samantha powers story wasn't a big deal, but hillary was quick to bash obama on it. it's just too bad that the obama campaign is making a legitimate attempt to be honest, transparent, and run a new kind of race, while the clinton campaign makes the same claim, with no real substance behind it.

CNN reported the Columbia story but -to my knowledge-has not really analyzed it.

Penn will probably not leave the campaign. Business as usual.

Rendell must know that Penn has some ties which will expose him (Rendell) as the crook he is! Rendell is one of the most corrupt politicians in the Democratic party . . . right up there with the lying Clintons. Birds of a feather . . ..

How do you fire a volunteer? The man made it clear he was doing his job and not acting on behalf of anyone. The witchhunt has begun and they haven't won the presidency yet.

BTW, Ed Rendell is a typical politician, who will do whatever it takes to win. He went on Fox and said Fox the "most objective and balanced" coverage. Based on these traits, he is a very nice running mate for Hillary. I think they will be both get along just fine.

"Rendall" who, I think, has been promised the job as "Secretary
of Energy" by Hilllary, is acting like he has the job already.!!!!
Penn, Rendall, what does it matter, they stand behind Hillary
who does not render "Truth in Politics…….something that Amercan
craves (truth). Wonder Why???????????
Retired Professional White Woman for Obama from Day 1.

Clinton's I have a good advise for you. you have good skills,like acting
perfect match on you monster in law.

Of course Hillary knew about this— according to her own claim she's fighter, would soemone that tough not be aware of what someone that works for was doing, whether on her behalf or not! She selected him to work for her so what does that say about her judgement?

There is documentation that HIllary did not only support NAFTA she strongly supported it and oushed for it so why would anyone be so surprised at hearing that one of her staff people was working with the Columbians behind the scenes!

Why wasn't this mentioned on Ballot Bowl? This needs to be part of your programming. If it was an Obama campaign member, your network would be all over this. Play fair CNN!

I agree. Mr. Penn should be fired. He did something wrong not once but several times. Senator Clinton: Please get rid of Mr. Penn. You need to hire someone who has your best interests in mind. Oh, and CNN: Senator Clinton is not responsible for something dumb done by someone on her campaign staff. She was very unhappy with Mr. Penn. Why do we never see any negative stories about Senator Obama? Senator Obama is not perfect. He has done and said dumb things that deserve to be addressed. Please don't be so bias. You will need us to continue watching your channel after the election. Alot of your viewers do not back Senator Obama. We back Senator Clinton. Don't you want us to be loyal CNN viewers too?

I think all this talk about Hillary, the lies, Penn, Rendell, etc., is doing just what she wants us to do. Stay away from the real issues, so she can run in 2012. This is only helping McCain.

I'm getting off this blog and sending Barack some more money.

Obama 08

Don't let Hillary hijack the election.

Rendell's he is onther lobbyist like clinton's,wakeup PA.

This is just the primaries. Imagine all the lies and underhandedness in the general, and then the presidency.

The Clinton camp is bad news.

As for Rendell, I don't like anyone who talks in code, i.e. "White people won't vote for a black man". That's like saying "Don't think about the pink elephant sitting next to you". Sorry Rendell, it won't work.

nsamata,
too bad that your candidate and her campaign does things that SHOULD GET here. I am sorry I don't believe CNN biased for Obama. Only 2% of my statements are posted. They all with facts about Clintons and Obama.

CNN can you report about the story of Hillary pursuing Obama's ND pledged delegates. She is begging them to switch to her, and that is hypocrisy! VOTER DISENFRANCHISEMENT!!!!!

No please keep him on the campaign and put him front and center. In her race against Senator Obama, HRC is the symbol of the problem with our government and that is the unfettered access of national and foreign special interests to our elected officials. Our experiment in Democracy put forward by Adams, Jefferson, et al will fail if this current climate is not altered and control of our national agenda returned to the people.

OBAMA should be FIRED by the American people for lying to us: he's telling us one thing about NAFTA and withdrawing troops from Iraq, but his advisors are telling reporters that he means the opposite…..

More and more, Obama is resembling a typical Washington politician

Why do always the Obama supportors think they are gaining ground,

when their own canidate Lies more than anyone. I agree black is
beautiful, but get a grip people he will ruin America.

HE and his wife are anti American.

With all the faults of Hillary, I would rather have a so called lair, than
a supporter of Rev. Wright. Are you glueless to think Obama dosen't
agree with Wright. Tell another big fat one OBAMA

I watched Governor Rendell on Meet the Press and was somewhat amused when he talked about the generosity of the Clinton's who contributed more than ten percent of their earnings to charity. I was amused, but not impressed. How many Americans give far beyond 10 percent to charities and are left with only enough to live on. For the Clinton's to give 10 percent and are left with "Millions" to live on isn't very magnificent. I ask Christians to think about the parable, the "Widow's mite."

Think about it!

I read last week Penn made a comment that his visit was a
"LACK of JUDGEMENT".

Now I know the Clinton Campaign is banking on the American people to be idiots, but Penn is one of Hillary's SENIOR LEVEL AIDES who had a "LACK of JUDGEMENT".

The Senior Level aides are those person's who advise the president what they should or should not do…. has the light bulb went off yet!!!!!!

I cannot believe the Hillary supporters trying to spin this

Do you want someone like this on your candidate's campaign!?!

are you seriously trying to tell me you want a presidents that will tell you to your face one thing, and hire someone that supports the opposite?!?!

have we lost sight of what is at steak here?!?!?!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!

So PA when are going to put aside your fear of change and vote for the future. If not for you…then your children. Time and time again, Clinton has demonstrated she's not ready to lead this country. Just think about one thing: How has she managed the single most important thing in her life…her campaign tobe President of the United States of America. From the mismanagement of funds (excessive spending and not paying bills), poor judgement in advisers (Penn), her misspeak on subjects (Bosnia and young lady dying), to saying two different things on important issues that effect our everyday lives (the vote to go to war without reading the proposed bill). Now just stop and ask yourself, is this how she will run the country? If you don't think it's representative, then by all means vote for her 22 Apr. But if you say "I'm not sure"…then you need to consider now may be the time for change. Rememebr she said this was a job interview…and knowing what you know now…would you hire her? If so, then that's fine, but if not, let's move on.

This is just another example of the systemic problem with truth-tellling and trust with Hillary Clinton. The Clintons have a record on honesty and it is clear. This is the reason her negatives are so high. Ed Rendell, Lanny Davis, Jim Carville, Ann Lewis, Bob Johnson are all surrogates attempting to speak for a materially flawed candidate. The United States voter understands this as does any jury or finder of fact. If they don't believe the messenger, they reject the message.

Obama is winning because he is understated, truthful and his message is resonating. Hillary and her surrogates are just taking shots at Obama. That's not a meaningful campaign for a previously inevitable nominee. Rendell & Penn ought to get together and support Hillary to end her campaign and unite the party. The stakes are too high for more Clinton drama.

Governor Rendell went on Fox News a few days back and praised them for being the most fair and balanced network, especially with regard to Senator Clinton. I wonder what his response is to the attack by Ann Coulter, who suggested Hillary would enjoy waterboarding prisoners, because she has that look in her eye…? Now the Governor is saying that Mr. Penn should go – why isn't Senator Clinton leading this charge, and why is Rendell seemingly so inconsistent?

Again, all I can say are the haters/slanderers from the Obama camp are at it again.

with friends like this she doesn't need enemies !!!! thanks S. Rendell

This shouldn't suprise anyone. Hillary will do and say whatever it takes to win the election. Remember America, we owe it to her

Rendell is the one with no credibility. He is Hillary's puppet and just looking for a cabinet position and will do what ever it takes.

Oh, she can just go on Jay Leno and make a joke about it and everything will be ok right?

Obama 08

OBAMA AS PRESIDENT CASEY FOR VP 20008

The campaign cannot fire him. He knows a lot of damaging information about the Clintons . Besides, it' s too late now to do this major change. It is unfortunate that the Clinton hired this guy which could cost HRC nomination. This issue will definitely add to HRC questionable judgement. There are a lot of minor things that this Penn guy neglected to take care such as those controversial ads and those small vendors who are still waiting to get paid.

Fire them both already.

ABSOLUTLEY PENN SHOULD BE FIRED>

LISTEN TO RENDELL

Hillary is going to win and she dosen't need Penn hanging around her neck

I think if people took the time to check out more of Hillary 's tales they would more than likely turn out to be lies. I listen to her on Fiday say that when she received the news of Dr. King's death she was so upset that she flung her bookbag across the room. I find it hard to believe that she could remember doing that 40 years ago and 12 years ago she can't remember that she was not dodging sniper bullets in Bosnia.

Oops. That's what I get for giving Rendell the benefit of the doubt, I guess. But I don't live in PA, so …

For nsamata and others: why do Obama-bashers suddenly need an excuse to rake him over the coals? If he comes on TV to try to persuade us that we should pay more attention to the Electoral College — which plays ZERO role in the primaries — than to delegates or the popular vote, I promise I'll join you!

This is a HUGE problem for the Clinton campaign!

Wow, I want to see CNN cover this story in full all next week!

No thank you. I will not leave any comment because you are censoring in order to help Barack Obama!

This Clinton's campaign is really too much. They are the one who started the Canadian NAFTA mess, and the Rev. Wright story.

When will CNN report on this Penn story with fair and balance reporting, and tell the truth about the lairing Clinton's.

Bill Clinton's a laired, and a man who still stay in touch with Jennifer Flowers.

She was against helping the people of Bosnia in Clinton’s early years of his president.

4 years later and 250,000 death she wants to help broke peace, and the sniper story.

Please CNN, be fair and tell the whole story on the Clinton’s.

Way to tick off the Colombians, Mark. And as for Rendell, he is a strong advocate for "white power." Probably has ties to the Klan in Pennsyvania. The best thing these men can do is withdraw support for Hillary or risk tarnishing her campaign even further.

Didn't Penn cost 5 million for his services?

Together we Stand, divided we Fall.. You either decide what is best, or you die with the Rest…. Too Many, (I am not Crook), and nobody with Flavour..
Two Idiot Male's. There is a Female in this Race, Mr. Stop this infighting have more respect. Alternatively, you can join the Idiot of NYC, a month ago..

Ed Rendall has been brown noseing for years ! I wouldn't be suprised if he wasn't on her VP list. Nothing will change

I am a strong supporter of Clinton and I agree that Penn should be fired. He has been a major negative for Hillary and her campaign.

Agreed, I hope Sen. Clinton fires Penn: lobbyists in prominent positions in anyone's campaign are less than desirable. Nonetheless, Clinton's nonsupport of the Columbian Free Trade bill is credible. She voted against CAFTA in 2005.

Nsamata,

When there is nothing negative to post, they don't post it.

The questionable morals and loyalties surrounding the Clintons continues. I'm surprised that Bill's dealing with Kazakhstan were not highlighted by the media further. Those went directly against the US, and Hillary's, foreign policy stance.

The fact that CLINTON does not see this as a conflict of interest is

simply a BLARING demonstration of the unbalanced influence in

which her close relationships to lobbyist affects our laws and policy.

AS CLIENTS, DON'T YOU THINK COLUMBIA RIGHTLY EXPECTED

PENN TO LOBBY CLINTON IN ORDER TO INFLUENCE LAWS AND

POLICY TO THEIR BENEFIT? of course!

And this is also why it is important for us to see who donated to the

library and who paid Bill Clinton the speaking fees so that we can

determine any other contradictions to her policies and who expects

benefits for such "donations and fees".

Finally, I am not a Rendell fan, but I admire his integrity for

acknowledging this problem.

One scandal after the other.. Will it ever stop?

If Hillary wants to have any credibility left in this campaign, this guy should be exit by tomorrow.

" Error in judgment " = sorry I was caught !
The truth about Hillary campaign .

obama 08. we can't deal with this drama!

Of course Hillary can not fire him, his ability to doublespeak probably got him the job!! He has a nice backdoor into Columbia so she could oppose/support NAFTA at the same time, much like learned while getting "experience" in the White House.

She complains Obama votes "present" to not anger voters, well she votes "FOR & AGAINST" the Iraq war, NAFTA and every other issue. She is for it in TX but against it in OH. Whatever the people want to hear that day, that is the voice she finds.

I am tired of every politician acting like this, I guess its time to vote 3rd party again.

And now the Clinton Machine is starting to break apart… All of the internal parts are falling apart and not able to work together, so it will destroy itself… oh well i can live with that.

Obama Richardson 08!!!!

"Fast Eddie" just can't resist another opportunity to get is face in the news.

Don't let him fool you, Rendell is a crook. He has been one of the worst Governors of Pennsylvania in 50 years.

Rendell is a racist, he said that whites/white men will not vote for a black man in PA ! He was talking in code as to say don't vote for a black man over a 'white woman" although some will not do it anyway, he reinforced the idea, RACIST.

seriously… who is this Penn character, and why does he still have a job? Or is he really just this arrogant?

Ed Rendell is a crook. He is in bed with the Clintons, and appears with them on numerous videos, including the Peter Paul affair – check out the videos on youtube. He has campaigned a few times to be VP on somebody's ticket – it was on KYW here in PA. He is bought and paid for by the Clintons, and is not credible.

Mark = Lobbyist

Billary = lie about NAFTA = Solutions for Lobbyist!

VOTE OBAMA!!!!

Rendell's seems aiming at VP spot. Another bad sign for Clinton's infight.

Well I guess the Colombian goverment has figured out what many of us have known all along, the Clinton's and their surrogates cannot be trusted. Why didn't Penn just tell the Colombian government that he had a conflict of interest and refer them to another consultaing firm?

Ed Rendell seems like a genuinely decent guy. I've seen him on Meet the Press a few times now, and it's sad to see him triangulate and try to walk the twisted path of the Clintons' talking points. He probably won't be so prominent after the PA primary, but I hope he hasn't lost all credibility by then.

Pen is a idiot.
I think at this point he should resign or work for free for the rest of the states.

But Obama has had his surogates actually contradict what he has said
Mr Penn on the other hand is working for Hillay for this campaign but he does have a real day job

Why can I just make comments against Clinton. Can you please post some issues against Obama so that I can post some comments on him too. You are so biased CNN.