Rendell endorses Democrat Connie Pillich for Ohio governor

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Connie Pillich is getting the backing of former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, and the two plan on hitting the campaign trail.Pillich's campaign tells The Associated Press it will announce the Democratic stalwart's backing Tuesday.Rendell could be an important asset to Pillich as she seeks to distinguish herself from the crowded Democratic field. Six Democrats are vying for the chance to succeed Republican Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sik), who's term