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Ed Rendell Eagles - Politicians normally preach safety first and an over-abundance of caution during a snow storm. Perhaps that’s why Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter declared a snow emergency at 2pm Sunday. The NFL subsequently postponed the Eagles game that was to take place that day. It’s a decision that was immediately second-guessed by fans across Pennsylvania, including the outgoing Governor, Democrat Ed Rendell, who thought the game should have gone on. The governor got in a verbal sparring match with the chief meteorologist on the Philadelphia Fox affiliate, arguing that Philadelphia missed most of the storm and the game shouldn’t be postponed for several measley inches of snow. The weather man at the Fox station interjected to say the snow was substantial. The Governor disagreed and argued that the legendary Green Bay Packers Coach Vince Lombardi is probably “spinning in his grave.” Ed Rendell Eagles