Wanted: One of the men on Gov. Rendell's security detail.

You know who you are. You are tall with dark hair. And you were standing by Judge Marjorie O. Rendell earlier today at the Moore College of Art and Science, wearing a sharp suit and aviator glasses and, apparently, looking all handsome.

Gov. Rendell's office won't give out your name -- you know, prickly security reasons -- but you have a not-so-secret admirer.

She posted this item today on Craig's List's "Missed Connections."

"I've seen you twice, once at the announcement Governor Rendell made on the Parkway about a month ago, and today at Moore's Convocation ... I'm beyond sure that you don't read missed connections on craigslist, but I thought you were so attractive it was worth a shot."

She doesn't leave her name -- and she didn't respond to Commonwealth Confidential's request for an interview yet -- but she thinks you're pretty special.

She describes herself as medium height with brown hair. And she leaves her email address on her posting.

   A conservative Harrisburg think tank today unveiled a short yet blistering online attack video www.turnpikefacts.com against the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, an agency it describes as a “web of power, patronage and politics.”

   “The commission is the most corrupt, scandalous, patronage-laden agency that exists,” said Matthew Brouillette, head of the Commonwealth Foundation. “Everything that is wrong with Pennsylvania government can be seen right here.”

   In the style of “Dragnet,” the two-minute video takes the viewer through “a family tree” – from one turnpike commission player to the next, outlining alleged past indiscretions. One example: It calls Sen. Vincent J. Fumo, the Philly Democrat whose trial on 139 corruption counts begins in two weeks, “the Capitol’s original Godfather.”

   The video is designed to shift public opinion on the issue of how best to raise billions in new highway funding.

   The Foundation supports a $12.8 billion plan to lease the turnpike to a private partnership headed by a Spanish conglomerate. Others, however, favor tolling I-80 – a plan that would put the turnpike in charge of the major interstate that spans northern Pennsylvania.

   Citing the foundation’s policy against disclosing donors, Brouillette refused to say whether interests associated with leasing the turnpike underwrote the video.

   The turnpike commission quickly discounted the attack as a smear campaign.

   “It is unfortunate when those who cannot prevail on the public policy debate resort to such negative attacks,” said spokesman William Capone.  “This is nothing more than a continuation of a smear campaign that is undeserving of a response.”

He's in your newspaper, on your television screen, on your Internet news alerts, and on your favorite radio news talk show.

That would be Pennsylvania's own Gov. Rendell, who is ubiquitous on the media circuit this week as the Democratic National Convention unfolds in Denver.

There he is on NPR's Morning Edition urging Clinton loyalists to move on (here's where you can view the story and listen to the interview: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93962036).

There he is on the Christian Broadcasting Network talking about Joe Biden's strengths -- he calls him the "happy warrior" -- as Sen. Obama's vice presidential pick (go here to hear the interview: http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/433517.aspx). 

And there he is again in the Erie Times News, predicting that former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge won't be Sen. McCain's running mate (here's where you can view the story: http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080826/NEWS02/808260325).

It's no surprise he's taken on the persona of pundit-extraordinaire -- which we saw him do during the primary between Obama and Sen. Clinton this past Spring. As much as he talks about not liking the media, he thrives on the attention -- and will stop for almost any reporter who puts a microphone or tape recorder in front of him.

Stay tuned for more from the Gov in Denver.... 

Northampton District Attorney John Morganelli has his own Top 10 list, and although it may not be quite as humorous as Letterman's, it contains quite a few zingers against state Attorney General Tom Corbett.

In fact, Morganelli's top 10 list is all about Corbett, whom Morganelli - a Democrat - is attempting to unseat this fall.

Speaking at the Capitol press club's monthly luncheon today, Morganelli ticked off the ten things he thinks Corbett can do to help reform state government in Pennsylvania -- which is kind of funny in and of itself, given that Corbett, for all those who haven't been paying attention, is the guy behind the Bonusgate investigation that has resulted in charges against a dozen former and current Democratic politicians and aides in the House. The indictment charges that the group orchestrated a massive scheme to use taxpayer dollars for political campaigns.

Morganelli today said Corbett should, among other things, stop billing taxpayers for his dry cleaning; stop using taxpayer money on public service announcements that Morganelli believes are really a way to promote his reelection; keep Attorney General staff out of political campaigns; and appoint an independent prosecutor to Bonusgate.

The number one thing Corbett can do, Morganelli claimed: vote for Morganelli in the fall.

Morganelli claimed Corbett and his top deputies have taxpayers pick up the tab when they launder their suits. He also said several members of Corbett's AG staff are moonlighting as honchos in his reelection campaign.

On the truth-o-meter, those statements range from somewhat true to false.

Kevin Harley, spokesman for Corbett, said that neither Corbett -- nor any of his deputies -- have ever charged taxpayers for their dry cleaning. Harley said there used to be a provision in the AG's travel policy that allowed them to do so if they were traveling, but that Corbett nixed it as unnecessary when he came into office.

He also said that it is true that Corbett's chief of staff, Brian Nutt, is running Corbett's campaign - but that he took a leave of absence to do so.

Reached for comment, Nutt said: "This is classic John Morganelli, shooting from he hip to politically benefit himself ... He will say anything to get elected." 

Will Corbett vote for Morganelli in the fall?

"That won't be happening," Nutt said.

Catherine Baker Knoll

Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll officially announced on her website late last night that she has a rare form of cancer. Aides said this morning that she was feeling sluggish and tired in June and decided to visit her doctor. There, she underwent X-rays and was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer.

Her chief of staff, Salvatore M. Sirabella, said he did not know how advanced the cancer was, or whether it had spread to other parts of her body. He said more tests will be performed in the next few weeks to determine that.

However, Sirabella said she has undergone radiation and is on her second round of chemotherapy. He said she is feeling good, and wants to return to work soon. A return date has not yet been set.

"She is as feisty as ever," said Sirabella of Knoll, 77.

Added Knoll in a statement: "I fully expect to conduct my duties as Lieutenant Governor ... The next two years in Pennsylvania are going to be exciting as the Governor follows through with his agenda on education, the environment and the economy. I intend to be right there to help him."

Sirabella said Knoll had a conversation with Gov. Rendell by phone shortly after she was diagnosed, but it was unclear this morning whether she told Rendell at the time that she had cancer.

Sirabella said Knoll wanted to keep her illness private because she has a very large family and wanted to make sure that her relatives knew before news of it hit the papers. 

She apparently put out a statement on her website last night after reporters began calling her office to inquire about her health.  

Gov. Rendell still thinks Obama/Clinton is the presidential dream ticket, but with Obama set to name a VP any day now, Rendell is making a last minute pitch for Sen. Biden.

“Having said that, assuming she’s not going to be the nominee, I’d steadfastly recommend Joe Biden,” said Rendell at a Capitol news conference yesterday.

Rendell said the Delaware Democrat, who is chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is the “most experienced in foreign affairs, most experienced in terrorism and national security."

Rendell added that Biden's Scranton heritage and the fact his campaign ads have aired in the Philadelphia media market for three decades, would be certain to give a boost to the Obama campaign in Pennsylvania.

And, Rendell again ruled himself out for Veep, saying, even though the chatter about him continues, he's never been contacted by the campaign. "I've explained the reasons why I'd be a lousy VP,"  he said. "I guess I've succeeded beyond my own expectations."

Attention Philly to Harrisburg commuters: You can now skip the congested Amtrak Web site and go directly to the new Keystone Line site for train information.

The new site  www.catchthekeystone.com was launched this week by PennDot, which is hoping to encourage people to avoid the Schuylkill Expressway and Turnpike "traffic monsters" and hop on the train for the 90 minute ride.

The interactive site has train schedules, ticket information, station hours and information about "amenities."*

*We at Commonwealth Confidential are hoping this means Amtrak will add a cafe car to the train soon.

It may have been a steep price to pay for a pizza, but Gov. Rendell didn't seem to mind.

The governor was in Clearfield County in Central Pennsylvania earlier today, dropping off multiple checks totaling $17 million for economic development and bridge projects in Clearfield borough and throughout the county.

To show her gratitude, Clearfield mayor Patty J. Gilliland presented Rendell with a pizza. And not just any pizza: it was a Philadelphia Cheese Steak pizza. 

Rendell, never one to turn away free food, accepted it willingly - even though he claimed he had never heard of such a thing before.

"Never seen a Philadelphia cheese steak pizza before," he said smiling and gripping the pie. "But then again, I haven't seen a pizza I wouldn't eat."

For New Yorkers it's the Hamptons. For Pennsylvania Democrats the place to be in August is Clearfield County, at least on one occasion: the annual Bud George Day.

Gov. Rendell, Auditor General Jack Wagner and other Democratic powerbrokers are expected to join hundreds of Clearfield County residents tomorrow to honor Rep. Camille "Bud" George who is running for his 18th term in the state House. 

George, 80, has hosted the fundraiser in his rural central PA district for at least 20 years. Last year more than 1,000 people turned up to pay homage to George, enjoy music and gawk at the star inanimate attraction: a 125-pound burger, baked for a whopping nine hours.

"It's the place to be seen," said Abe Amoros, spokesman for the State Democratic Party. "You come to see old friends and meet new friends."

Sen. Bob Casey Jr. is one pol who will not be attending this year, breaking a family tradition that dates back to his father's days as governor. A spokesman says he is in Europe, taking his first family vacation in three years.

Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at the door. The party starts at 5 p.m. at Janesville Park, in Smithmill.

Party-goers shouldn't have to worry about bad weather. Last year, George told the Patriot-News of Harrisburg that "God must be a Democrat because he don't rain on it."