A Few Observations on Gov. Rendell's Budget Address

I had PCN on in the background this evening while folding laundry. Gov. Rendell was addressing the state legislature on his proposed budget. In the parts I heard Rendell was his usual earnest self. He really enjoys his job and seems to relish the details of the budget. At one point when a noticeable part of the audience was rumbling about the concept of asking for more money from the oil companies he stopped and said "Think!" and explained his logic. I didn't pay close enough attention to what he was saying to comment on it.

After the speech reporters were talking with legislators to get their impressions. Rep. Dwight Evans, as might be expected, agreed with much of what Rendell said. He was wearing a light gray suit and a diagonally striped tie, gray, white, and light blue. It was the first time I've heard him speak and he expresses himself well. In the background I could see Rep. Bryan Lentz being interviewed by a print reporter (notebook but no cameras). Blue suit, red in the tie.