Some praise is likely unwelcome. Former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell (D) recently spoke highly of Rick Santorum’s ability to federal dollars into his home state while in Congress. Rendell, who was governor when Santorum was in the Senate, appreciated the money he brought to the state for transportation — but the praise is likely ammunition for Santorum’s opponents trying to paint him as a big earmarker and spender. (h/t The Hill).
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=150735