The Democratic primary is coming to Pennsylvania. The view from City Hall will be fascinating. Mayor Nutter has of course already endorsed Sen. Clinton. Now, though, we'll get to see what that actually means. Will Nutter go to the mat for a candidate who may not be the choice of a majority of city residents? Will he spend his early political capital on a candidate who remains - despite her big wins last night - at least something of an underdog. It'll be fascinating to see. 
In the 1990s, Rendell's relationship with President Clinton was one of the best things the city had going for it. Federal money poured into town. Nutter, obviously, would like to reprise that relationship and if Sen. Clinton wins in Pennsylvania she will owe him big time. Philadelphia and its suburbs are likely to be Obama territory, and Nutter is one of the best hopes Clinton has for limiting the Illinois senator's showing in the region. Of course, if the country ends up with a President Obama instead, Mayor Nutter might not be on the White House Christmas card list.
Nonetheless, the mayor is holding firm for Clinton so far. As he told the Daily News last week: "When I endorse someone, when I say I'm supporting someone, I maintain my support," Nutter said.
Oh, and Register of Wills (and uncommited superdelegate) Ron Donatucci? Get ready to be wooed.
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