The Promoter
Apr 15th, 2008 at 1:21 pm by Susie
I’m never quite sure how I feel about Ed Rendell. But no matter how I disagree with him at times, I will always acknowledge his abilities as a masterful politician. He’s one of those guys who literally lights up a room - almost as if it’s gone from black-and-white to color the minute he walks in. (The only other politician I’ve ever met who’s as charismatic, by the way, is Bill Clinton.) He always looks as though he’s slept in his clothes, and he’s always eating. But nonetheless, extremely magnetic. Every time I’ve been in the same room, every woman (even the ones who hate him) is drawn to him. I suppose that’s why he’s said to be quite a hound.
I agree, there is that “something” about Ed Rendall that is pleasantly attractive. Kind of like a more wholesome Tony Soprano. You know you shouldn’t but there it is.
is he married? if so being quite the “hound” is a good thing? why are so many people overwhelmed by the charisma of someone so lacking in morality and respect of a spouse? Is it the “hound” that equates to the charisma? I mean a lot of people can light up a room but mr hrc and rendell being shown as an example and then their “hound-ness” being highlighted…is that what OB is lacking in your viewpoint…? the “hound-like” aspects of charisma is not there with OB? certainly he can light up a room…certainly LBJ and Nixon were masterful politicians but did they exude the “hound-ness”? If not I guess they would leave no impression on you??
this blog has gotten to the point of you commenting on the “charisma” and “magnetic” qualities of a politician and equating it to the carrying of a “hound” handle?? So the “masterful” politicians which leave an “impression” on you are the ones who invoke some desire (sexual/passion/lust??) in you? And we are to expect to assign some seriousness to your political opinions??? Have you been hiding from us that you are in fact fifteen years old?
dude, joe, some of us are not puritans. it’s possible to recognize somebody is politically skillful and attractive without it also having to be some grand statement about politics or the state of international affairs. i mean hell, i felt that way about barack obama myself until only a few months ago (i no longer like the guy). and i still feel that way about bill clinton, whom i freaking love. i’ve never thought of rendell that way, but he’s definitely talented politically–it was fun watching him clean daschle’s clock a while back.
Yeah. Ed Rendell … the guy who says whites may not be ready for a black president (say … is that like, elitist or somethin’?) The guy who recently said,
“I think during this entire primary coverage, starting in Iowa and up to the present — FOX has done the fairest job, and remained the most objective of all the cable networks …”
That Ed Rendell? I imagine you muist be aware of these things. Masterful …
i just find the last 4 months Susie has spend defending hrc from bullies and undeserved criticism while being quick to label anything even pointing towards sexism and at the same time defending her policies and electibility being somewhat minimized now by panning over a candidate who radiates sexual chemistry. If you fight so hard to stomp out sexist ranting but then turn out an article sounding like a 10th grader fawning over their older gym-teacher it just seems to minimize the seriousness of degree you support your candidate. I’m no puritan but “freakin loving” a man (mr hrc) who has absolute zero respect for a woman from a emotional perspective (multiple affairs, zero sense of shame) plays right into the mode many sexists see women today…I mean where was NOW during the whole monica mess? the organization to defend womens rights and sexism defense and they just sat on their handbags afraid to upset the abuser…pathetic really. and a lot of men work as partners in the efforts to erase the glass ceilings but then hear or read about the “girls just swoonin’ for the sweet talker” and acting like objects to played…
The first time I saw Ed Rendell laid back in a chair in a salon on Locust Street, his hair(s) getting shampooed in preparation for a dye job, was the day I realized, as you put it, he’s going “from black-and-white to color.” I can’t really say I thought he was much of a “hound,” especially since he acted embarassed about the process he was having to endure. Maybe there’s something to the phrase “only your hairdresser knows for sure.” In his case, maybe he feels his hairdresser is the only one who should know. Get a bottle of Grecian Formula Ed, then you won’t have to have your chauffeur park in a loading zone in front of the entrance and your bodyguards chatting up the chicks and blocking the sidewalk for the entire time it takes to make yourself photogenic again.
Political acumen? Yep, Ed’s got it. He’ll say whatever it takes to make things happen. He does have this going for him: at least he’s not a Republican.
Hounddog Ed! That just makes me Laugh Out Loud!
I’ll give Ed this - he IS entertaining on Comcast in the Eagles’ postgame show.