I have said consistently both in my papers and in my speeches - which you heard in the primary campaign - that I will continue to phase out the Capital Stock and Franchise tax.

In 1980 Rendell received 28 delegate votes for Vice President at the Democratic National Convention although he was not a candidate. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U. During his re-election campaign Rendell was also instrumental in the successful Senate candidacy of Bob Casey Jr.

From 2008 to 2009 Governor Rendell was the Chairman of the National Governors Association. Rendell a member of the Democratic Party was elected Governor of Pennsylvania in 2002 and his term of office began January 21 2003. He was recently a member of the Democratic Governors Association Executive Committee and served as General Chairman of the Democratic National Committee during the 2000 presidential election.