Rendell says Hillary will endorse Obama
By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com ReporterIn the most high-profile defection yet from Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, Gov. Ed Rendell told MSNBC Tuesday night that he thinks she will "swiftly move to endorse [Barack] Obama" in the next few days.
"I think she'll be an avid Obama supporter," Rendell said.
Clinton did not concede defeat Tuesday night even though several news organizations projected Obama secured enough delegates to claim the nomination.
Rendell had been one of Clinton's most high-profile surrogates. He is credited with helping her win Pennsylvania in April and has often appeared on national television on her behalf.
The governor also said he think Obama can win Pennsylvania in November without Hillary as his vice president.
"But would Hillary Clinton help him carry Pennsylvania? You bet she would," Rendell said.
He added that she should help with several other states, including New Jersey, Ohio and Michigan.
The two would make the "best and strongest ticket," he said.
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