Tom Corbett
Tom Corbett Apparently Running for Governor of the Universe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r5MvXLyXmE Tom Corbett’s got a new ad out touting the job growth and cheap energy that has resulted from his pro-fracking policies. Using the image […]
PA Lawmakers Take on Transportation Funding, Liquor Privatization in New Fall Session
After a three-month break from their daily legislative duties, Pennsylvania’s politicians returned to Harrisburg today to begin the heavily hyped fall legislative session. At the […]
Supposedly “Neutral” Rendell Hosts A Gubernatorial Fundraiser
A week ago, we noted with great disappointment and regret that (possible mayoral candidate?!?!?!) Ed Rendell would not be supporting any Democratic gubernatorial candidates in […]
Gov. Corbett to Outline Medicaid Expansion, Work-Search Requirements
Tom Corbett has a plan to provide insurance for 500,000 uninsured Pennsylvanians as part of his proposed Medicaid changes—all you’ve got to do is get […]
A Leading Contender for PA Governor Was Born in Kenya
Kenya: Training ground for all our most successful political leaders. Former Rendell DEP Secretary John Hanger has just been profiled in the Inky, where it […]
Report: Corbett Will Accept Medicaid Expansion…Basically
Corbett must really be worried about his re-election chances (if not the uninsured of Pennsylvania). Several outlets are reporting that he will go ahead with […]
Rendell Staying Disappointingly Neutral in Gov. Race
Dear Gubernatorial Hopefuls: Rendell Will Not Endorse Any of You. And this disappoints we newsmen and women just as much as it disappoints you. Because, […]
Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski Announces Campaign for Governor
With his announcement over the weekend, Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski joined the long list of state democrats looking to take over Tom Corbett’s seat in […]
Everybody Hates Tom Corbett. Why He’ll Still Win Re-Election.
Sure, Gov. Tom Corbett’s poll numbers are about as dismal as they come. No matter. At the Patriot-News, Ed Uravic offers seven reasons the gov […]
The IRS Recognizes Gay Marriage. Why Won’t Governor Corbett?
Here’s a phrase you don’t hear every day: Thank you, IRS! In a landmark ruling last week, the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department declared […]
Corbett’s New New Education Secretary Also Has Problems
It keeps getting worse: Gov. Tom Corbett’s latest nominee to head the state Education Department led the national search team that helped steer the Allentown […]
Annnnnd Another Corbett Cabinet Member Bites the Dust
Guess which sentence–written by the same writer in the same newspaper–was published today? 1. “At a time when a sweeping educational initiative that has been […]
Building Trades Chief Endorses McGinty for Governor
It’s on– Northeast Philly gal and Rendell Environmental czar Kathleen McGinty has got one of the gubernatorial race’s first high(ish) profile endorsements. On Thursday Katie […]
Corbett Hires Tea Party Conspiracy Theorist at $70k/Yr
Here’s how to get a plum job in government: Spend four years railing against the government. Bucks County-based Ana Puig, a co-founder of the Kitchen […]
How Much Were Gov. Corbett’s Free Barnes Tickets Actually Worth?
NewsWorks has a story about the different ways Pennsylvania public officials account for the free stuff they frequently get. You would’ve paid $5,000 to get […]