Tom Corbett
Grover Norquist Sets His Sights on Pennsylvania
Anti-tax crusader Grover Norquist is calling Pennsylvania “The New Wisconsin” in a Reuters op-ed. For cheese-related reasons? No, in fact! Because he thinks it’s ripe […]
Corbett Tries to Save Voter ID Requirements
Gov. Tom Corbett has asked Commonwealth Court to reconsider its ruling that state’s controversial Voter ID law unconstitutionally restricts voting rights. “Gov. Tom Corbett’s general […]
You Must Be High If You Think Tom Corbett Will Legalize Marijuana
Governor Corbett isn’t going to hop on the pot legalization bandwagon. “Contrary to what some members of the [state] Senate view as ‘recreational’ marijuana, I […]
These 3 Improbable Events Will Give Tom Corbett Re-election
In retrospect, Tom Corbett’s haplessness as governor has been almost comical. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day, they say, but is there […]
The Connection Between Comcast and Tom Corbett
There was plenty of cynicism expressed last February when Comcast’s David L. Cohen—a longtime Democratic fundraiser—announced his support for embattled Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett, a […]
Corbett May Try to Revive PA Voter ID Law
NewsWorks reports: “Days after a state judge struck down Pennsylvania voter identification law, Gov. Tom Corbett said he’s not sure whether his administration will appeal […]
Mayor Nutter “Perplexed” by Green Appointment to SRC, Says Philly Education Is in Corbett’s Hands Now
Mayor Nutter has released a statement about Bill Green’s appointment to chair the School Reform Commission and, well, it’s not super friendly. While I appreciate […]
Gov. Corbett Bravely Runs Away From Philly Protesters
Gov. Tom Corbett was supposed to hold an education event at Central High today, but word got out that he was to be met by […]
Pennsylvania Politics 2014: The 4 Stories We’ll All Be Following
2014 will be a huge year in Pennsylvania politics — and particularly Philly area politics — with contested house seats, jockeying for position in a […]
Tom Corbett May Give Liquor Privatization Another Shot in 2014
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports privatizing the state’s liquor stores may be on the agenda in 2014, thanks to a $1.4 billion budget deficit. “There are […]
On Gay Rights About-Face, Tom Corbett is Literally Unbelievable
I don’t want to call Gov. Tom Corbett a liar. So let’s just say that he strained credulity this week with his explanation for why […]
Corbett Approval Rating Lowest Ever
Just before Christmas, here’s a little gift for Tom Corbett’s opponents: A new poll in which all but one of them would beat him. (Sorry […]
Sims, Kenney Respond to Corbett’s Endorsement of LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill
Governor Snorebett Corbett shocked our pants off today when he came out in support of H.B. 300, a long sought-after bill that will once and […]
Shorter Tom Corbett: Landlords Shouldn’t Discriminate Against Gays—But the State Should
The Inquirer reports some unexpected news: Gov. Tom Corbett is backing a bill “banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing, and public accommodations.” […]
GLAAD Urges Pro-LGBT Pennsylvanians to Send a Holiday Card to Governor Corbett
GLAAD has put out an announcement calling on those of us living in one of the 34 non-marriage states to send holiday greetings to our […]