Clinton Indebted to Former Strategist Penn?

does clinton owe mark penn, her former (or maybe not) strategist, big money:

rcp: Beyond loyalty, Penn is welded to the 2008 Clinton campaign by financial ties. A source who has had close connections with Penn got word to me that he believes the Clinton campaign is $10 million in debt to Penn, Schoen & Berland, which is owned by Burson-Marsteller. The campaign's March report to the Federal Election Commission recorded indebtedness to the company of nearly $2.5 million (with its expenses for the month listed at $3.1 million).

My sources suggest that Clinton's full indebtedness may be revealed only gradually. This money link helps explain why Penn is still around after organized labor demanded his scalp last summer and he is blamed inside the campaign for failing to perceive the public's demand for "change."

more:

Immediately after Mark Penn resigned as Hillary Clinton's chief strategist a week ago, he was on the phone with at least two prominent Democrats to assure them that nothing had changed. He said that -- though lacking a title now -- he still was polling and crafting her message, adding that he had just participated in a top-level conference call. De facto retention of Penn signified a desire to defeat Barack Obama at any cost.

One day later, word was spread in Democratic circles that Geoff Garin, hired as a pollster by Sen. Clinton last month, had supplanted Penn as chief strategist. An experienced political practitioner renowned for ethical standards more than imagination or daring, Garin in charge reassured the party faithful. It was interpreted as ruling out an eleventh-hour assault on Obama that would have less chance of nominating Clinton than wrecking the party.

Is Penn deceiving friends about his real status just to save face? Or is Garin merely a figurehead to take the heat off Clinton while she still relies on the contentious Penn?

Pennsylvania Rally With Michelle Obama March 13

first, a note on pennsylvania's primary, april 22. you have to be a registered democrat, so if you are an independents, republican, or other, you have until march 24th to register as a democrat. you can get forms here.
two rallies:
Join Michelle Obama for a special rally in Abington, Pennsylvania this Thursday, March 13th. The event will be free and open to the public.

Rally with Michelle Obama in Abington
Abington Senior High School
900 Highland Ave
Abington, PA

Thursday, March 13, 2008
Doors open: 2:30 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Space is limited, and admission is first-come, first-served.

For security reasons, do not bring bags. No signs or banners permitted.

On the Minds of Superdelegates 1
On the Minds Of Superdelegates 2
On The Minds Of Superdelegates 3

Join Michelle Obama for a special rally in Villanova, Pennsylvania this Thursday, March 13th. The event will be free and open to the public.

Rally with Michelle Obama in Villanova
Villanova University Athletics
Jake Nevin Fieldhouse
800 East Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA

Thursday, March 13, 2008
Doors open: 5:00 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Space is limited, and admission is first-come, first-served.

For security reasons, do not bring bags. No signs or banners permitted.