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Pennsylvania – Tom Corbett

January 19, 2007 2:19 PM
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  • Republican; First elected 2004
  • Lebanon Valley College; St. Mary’s University Law School, San Antonio, Tx. (1975)
  • In 2004 general election, defeated Jim Eisenhower, the state’s Crime Commission Chair.
  • Served as Assistant U.S. Attorney for Western District of Pennsylvania (1980-83), specializing in organized crime and drug trafficking. Left for private practice, joining the Pittsburgh firm of Rose, Schmidt, Hasley and DiSalle (1983-89).
  • Appointed U.S. Attorney for Western District of Pennsylvania in 1989, serving until 1993.
  • Served as interim Pennsylvania AG (1995-97) after Ernie Preate was convicted of public corruption and went to prison. Returned to private practice after term, joining the Pittsburgh firm of Thorp, Reed & Armstrong (1998-2002) and later starting his own practice, Thomas Corbett & Associates.
  • In March 2006, told CFO Magazine that “sometimes you can tell that the state (attorneys general) signing on are activists. They probably have an agenda different than mine.”

    Stated Priorities

  • Guarding children against sexual predators; launched Operation Safe Surf in Oct. 2006 to educate citizens about Internet abuse
  • Protect and educate senior citizens
  • Combat corruption involving elected officials and government employees
  • Enforce drug laws, focusing on mid- to upper-level drug dealers
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