As tensions increase across the country between police and citizens, CNBC asked a pertinent question: how do you manage a workforce that is no longer on your side?
Gov. Rendell had an answer.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is currently dealing with silent protests from New York Police Department Officers who turned their back on de Blasio as he presided over the funerals over two slain NYPD officer.
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell appeared on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” to discuss the aforementioned question and opposition from “unhappy unions.”
According to Rendell, de Blasio must show that he cares about the police and is willing to defend the officers, while keeping his own thoughts private.
Rendell said the mayor should, “keep his mouth shut and let things die down.”
“I think the mayor was right when he said that (the funeral) wasn’t the place for it…but that’s not for the mayor to say,” Rendell concluded. “The mayor has got to let this die down and slowly, quietly, and without publicity do things to build back the relationship.”
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agree with Samantha. Rendell is the one with the big open mouth. Time for him to shutup.
Pot kettle black.
Yeah…maybe it’s time for Ed to shut his mouth.
So bizarre to hear this piece of wisdom coming from Rendell.But maybe he has matured?
Rendell was absolutely right. DI Blasio is reaping what he’s down. When you show arrogance, disrespect and dislike for people, they will return it. Or turn their backs. He deserves every insult he gets.
This from the fellow who, while Chair of the DNC in 2000, said that Gore should concede the presidential race. The day after the vote!
Ed Rendell should keep his mouth shut and move to the Democratic branch of the Republican party. He was a horrible governor and his failure to pass a budget on time hurt the democratic name. He is also wrong on most issues and is a poor examples for Democrats.
That being said, de Blasio has some work to do with the NY City police. However, that department has been out of control since the days of Guiliani.
Oh, the irony