Edward G. Rendell

"I think national issues play into gubernatorial races less than, obviously, in Senate and Congressional races. Much less. They tend to be more decided by personality, leadership qualities and by state or local issues. They still have some effect, no question about it, but not as much as Senate and Congressional races."

"If you have spent any time with Barack Obama, you know he's a funny guy. He's a good guy. He knows sports."