It’s Official: Ed Rendell(Former PA Gov) Joins NBC News

[RamboLiberal]

NBC News has made it official, confirming that former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell will join the company as a political analyst. He will contribute to NBC News broadcasts as well as MSNBC.

“Governor Rendell has never been afraid to share his thoughtful analysis on national and local issues and he couldn’t be a better fit for NBC News,” said NBC News president Steve Capus in a statement. “His extensive experience serving the people of Pennsylvania gives him a unique perspective and we’re thrilled to have him on board.”

Interestingly enough, Rendell’s former chief of staff when he was the Mayor of Philadelphia, David L. Cohen, is one of the top executives at Comcast, which is expected to assume control of NBC Universal at the end of this week.

FORMER GOVERNOR ED RENDELL NAMED NBC NEWS POLITICAL ANALYST

NEW YORK – January 25, 2011 – Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell has been named NBC News political analyst. The announcement was made today by Steve Capus, President of NBC News, and is effective immediately. In this new role, Gov. Rendell, who has been a frequent guest on NBC News broadcasts for years, will contribute to NBC News and MSNBC.

http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/its-official-ed-rendell-joins-nbc-news_b49979

[NMDemDist2]

1. excellent! I lurves me some Rendell n/t

[grasswire]

2. a Tweety crony

Hmmmm.

[spanone]

3. no one loves to hear the sound of ed's voice more than ed

[FLAprogressive]

4. he's kind of a tool so this isn't a surprise

[frazzled]

5. Yadda, yadda ...

and even one more yadda!

Ed Rendelll does love to talk.

[BeyondGeography]

6. I guess CBS was out after he called Lesley Stahl a simpleton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayWEsPO_nG4