Here's a question I've been wondering about -- where is Rendell's power base? Strickland's endorsement seems to have been very important to HRC's Ohio victory particularly in the Appalachia area where he's from. In contrast, Martin O'Malley was really of no use to her here in Maryland, among other reasons, because his base is mostly in the Baltimore area, where she had no chance.
Is Rendell's base still mostly Philadelphia and potentially nullified by favorable demographics? Or has it grown substantially in his time as governor? How is his tenure as governor viewed by most democrats in the state?
Incidentally, Rendell spoke at my law school graduation shortly after being elected mayor of Philadelphia for the first time. Worst graduation speech ever. Forty five minutes on how great he was. His recent appearences suggest nothing has changed, and its no surprise he's fast friends with the Clintons.