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Tell Us: Will Corbett Win a Second Term?

Gov. Tom Corbett has encountered plenty of controversy during his first term in office leading to speculation about his potential to be re-elected.

A recent poll shows many Pennsylvanians support Gov. Tom Corbett's lawsuit against the NCAA over Penn State sanctions, but they are less enthusiastic about the way Corbett handled the university's child rape scandal.

An editorial by the Harrisburg Patriot News opines that Corbett won't earn a second term as a result of his controversial moves on issus such as electroral college politcs and mandatory vaginal ultrasounds for any Pennsylvania woman seeking an abortion.

Corbett did see a bump in his ratings after Hurricane Sandy.

A conservative activist notes that Corbett even needs to improve his standing among Republicans if he wants to be re-elected in 2014. Fresh ideas that win broad support will be key for Corbett, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer piece published Sunday.

So what do you think? Will Corbett win a second term? What should he do this year to improve his standing? Tell us in the comments section below.

Wallst January 15, 2013 at 10:58 am
He won't get my vote.
LMTnative January 15, 2013 at 01:29 pm
Tea Bag Tom won't get my vote a second time.
John Fox January 15, 2013 at 02:23 pm
I don't think he could win a primary or general election against pretty much anyone. I think my dog could beat him, although my dog is really cute.
JulianS January 15, 2013 at 02:45 pm
I wouldn't bet on him making it through the primary and please, don't pin Tom Corbett on the Tea Party.
He is not and never has been a Conservative and he has never been embraced by the Tea Party.
Nancy O'Keefe January 15, 2013 at 02:57 pm
He gave our State away to the energy companies. He gave the lottery away to a private company. Every since he was attorney general, he has accepted money from every lawyer and lobbyist who has anything to gain from exploiting the State. Why would anyone vote for him?
An interested bystander January 15, 2013 at 03:15 pm
He won't get a primary challenge. If the Democrats run anyone but a far left liberal they've got a great chance to win.
Maynard G Krebs January 15, 2013 at 05:05 pm
He's worse than Rendell, which I didn't think was possible.
JulianS January 15, 2013 at 05:25 pm
"He won't get a primary challenge."
Oh no? http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-politics/Montgomery-County-commissioner-Bruce-Castor-eyes-possible-primary-challenge-to-Gov-Tom-Corbett/-/132536/17665460/-/31hv7l/-/index.html
Tony January 15, 2013 at 09:50 pm
one word "useless". that defines Corbett. we need someone else as governor. lazy can also be used to define him. and also snakey.
Heather Depew February 28, 2013 at 03:10 pm
He is evil....don't vote for him. He also makes so many cuts to areas in which we need help so that he can have brand new SUVs driving his fatness around. He has gained much weight since becoming governor....and I have two rules in life: 1. Never trust a skinny chef, and 2. never trust a fat politician.
Heather Depew February 28, 2013 at 03:11 pm
I completely agree, Nancy. Pure evil.... he succumbs to almost every deadly sin out there, especially greed, pride and gluttony.

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An interested bystander May 6, 2013 at 05:29 pm
Just pointing out facts. You are also forgetting that money withdrawn from an IRA or 401k (exceptRead More Roth IRAs) are taxed at withdrawal. I prefer my government not punish good financial actions. Sorry it's a quirk of mine, I think we should reward those who make good decisions, not punish them.
Tony Simek May 6, 2013 at 06:35 pm
I agree with you Interested Bystander. Problem is that if you punish the ones making the badRead More decisions, the Federal government will be punished all the time. In the current climate, poor decision making gets rewarded by voters. The middle class doesn't have a chance.
Bill May 9, 2013 at 05:11 am
Naziti and Caroline Johnson so sorry to take so long to get back to you from your comments onRead More Sunday, May 5th, I didn't think I would have to respond. I re-posted Ken's comment because the REAL issue is "AARP selling out it's faithful supporters for BIG MONEY. So let me break it down so even the Soros trolls understand. ObamaCare guts SS and medicare reserve money by 750 Billion. Which ends these programs as we know them. AARP publicly backs ObamaCare. Seniors confused about OCare but trust AARP and their massive ad campaign for OCare. AARP contributes to re-election AARP becomes insurance provided for OCare. Unleashes host of insurance options that Seniors will be needing to make decisions about in next 2-3 years. Complicate the choices for Seniors so they fall back on who they have trusted in the past. Still unaware of the great deception perpetrated by AARP. OCARE fully enacted 2014. AARP gets steady $$$ insurance income now (not $16 membership fees for whoever posted that line above). SS and MediCare bankrupt (3/4 trillion $ stolen to fund OCare) Result for SENIORS. NO SS or MEDicare it's dissolved or becomes something less. Free OCare that sucks. Pay AARP for supplemental Ins. Prescriptions too expensive to purchase so go without or pay AARP for better plan. AARP richer and more powerful represents Gvmt Seniors - Self rule lost You see they screwed the very people that paid dues for their protection!