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Rendell Gives Obama Some Diet Advice
October 11, 2008 9:43 AM
At a fundraiser Friday night at Philadelphia's Sheraton City Center, the Garden State's finest -- Jon Bon Jovi -- warmed up the crowd.
Soon however JBJ and crew were replaced by Keystone State Gov. Ed Rendell, who poked fun at his primary support for Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y.
"People are always asking me, why do I like Barack Obama so much?" he said. "Since June I've had an answer."
Added Rendell, "Perhaps the only thing I don't like about him is he's too thin."
The stocky governor suggested that Obama should eat a cheesesteak from Pat's every day.
Obama contemplated that idea when he took the stage.
"A cheesesteak, once a day," Obama said, "and I will have the pleasure of looking like Ed Rendell."
UPDATE: ABC News' Sunlen Miller reports that in Northeast Philly just now outside the Mayfair Diner, Obama -- accompanied by Rendell -- said, "I'm gonna grab some pie here too. Because Rendell told me I need to fatten up. Rendell gave me a gift certificate for a year long of Philly cheesesteaks."
Showing some knowledge of the Passayunk Avenue cheesesteak wars, Obama said, "It was Pat's right? It was Pat's. I didn't want to get into a Geno's- Pat's argument."
-- jpt
October 11, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (17)
LOL ! Funny stuff.
Obama/Biden 08
Posted by: John | Oct 11, 2008 8:51:59 PM
Jack | Oct 11, 2008 10:57:58 AM
"Barney Fife is a more imposing sight than Obama."
And doddering McCain is an imposing sight?? Right! Granted he can sic rabid Mad dog Palin on Putin.
Posted by: BMIAJ | Oct 11, 2008 3:16:56 PM
Geno's all the way, baby. Their cheez whiz is fresher.
Posted by: Tungsten | Oct 11, 2008 2:36:28 PM
how dare Obama not eat more cheesecake?
doesnt he know its the patriotic thing to do = the onlything worth doing. Ten out of the last 16 American Presidents loved cheesecaake. The only was I would vote for Obama is if he puts in a good word for cheesecake in h is next and last debate with Senator McCain. In fact, there should eb a cheesecake eating contest at the next debate. The one who eate more cheesakes becomes our President. Let's see how the cookie crumbles.
Posted by: alison sween | Oct 11, 2008 12:11:33 PM
JPT
Federal Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald has already stated: "There is no allegation or evidence of any wrong doing on Barack Obama's part."
Is there a new Prosecutor ?
Can someone update me ?
Posted by: Aussie | Oct 11, 2008 11:53:58 AM
Kellie, it takes stupid to know stupid!!!
His mom thought so much of him she let his grandparents raise him. Sure would like to hear their story about Barry, later know as Barak Hussein Obama.
Posted by: Polly | Oct 11, 2008 11:47:49 AM
In an Obamanation, only outlaws will have cheesesteaks.
Posted by: bill | Oct 11, 2008 11:36:56 AM
OTown: What about his half-brother in Kenya? You got it, he has no respect for anyone but himself. Didn't he mention his mom being on food stamps?
If he could buy a mansion, why didn't he help his mother and now why doesn't he help his brother? But, he feels our pain...know folks can't wait to get their earned income credit check..ha
Posted by: Polly | Oct 11, 2008 11:13:02 AM
It's hard to keep any weight on, and not look like a 98 lb. weakling, when all you eat are sprouts. Honestly, the picture of Obama looking like a wimp in his little bicycle outfit and goofy helmet has got to be heartwarming to our enemies. Barney Fife is a more imposing sight than Obama.
Posted by: Jack | Oct 11, 2008 10:57:58 AM
Thin of Fat who cares..
He the one offering plans for the future not sleaze and gutter politics!
Obama is not "that one" he is "the one"
Obama 08
Posted by: Kellie | Oct 11, 2008 10:26:53 AM
I guess we'll know when Barack stops smoking as he'll probably put on a few pounds.
Posted by: Alessandro Machi | Oct 11, 2008 10:23:18 AM
lol. funny stuff.
Posted by: mj | Oct 11, 2008 10:20:00 AM
Sounds Racist to me! Where is the media on this one? Oh I forgot it is oke for a Dem to say that about him!
Posted by: chuck | Oct 11, 2008 10:16:38 AM
HaHa
Good advise Ed.
Obama is a little scrawny. Eat Man!!!!!
Posted by: Omentum | Oct 11, 2008 10:09:10 AM
PA was smart enough not to go for bush/cheney in 2000 and 2004, so I'm sure that PA will be smart enough to go for Obama/Biden in 2008.
Posted by: pt | Oct 11, 2008 10:09:06 AM
you gotta love Ed Rendell!
Posted by: jpeezus | Oct 11, 2008 10:03:05 AM
"A cheesesteak, once a day," Obama said, "and I will have the pleasure of looking like Ed Rendell."
LOL.
Posted by: Vanessa | Oct 11, 2008 10:00:13 AM
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