Attorney General Tom Corbett has been in the news a lot lately. That’s mostly because of charges he announced two weeks ago against a dozen current and former House Democratic lawmakers and staffers.

But the saga over alleged misuse of taxpayer money, often called “Bonusgate,” isn’t the only battle that Mr. Corbett, a Shaler resident, is waging: He also faces a tough re-election battle this November.

His Democratic challenger, John Morganelli, a pro-gun, pro-life district attorney from Northampton County in Eastern Pennsylvania, is hoping that anti-Republican sentiment, both nationally and in many parts of this state, coupled with his criticism of Mr. Corbett, will propel him to victory.  read more »

Republican Attorney General Tom Corbett won’t step aside from investigating GOP leaders, despite a political opponent’s accusation that Corbett’s “conflicts of interest” could jeopardize a grand jury investigation into legislative bonuses.

Corbett spokesman Kevin Harley said Wednesday the office is investigating Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate, and “Tom Corbett will follow the evidence wherever it leads.” ...  read more »

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In 2008, Corbett Looks to Bonusgate Trials and His Own Re-Election

John Morganelli, a district attorney from eastern Pennsylvania, is trying to go where no elected Democrat has gone before: into the state attorney general’s office.

But Mr. Morganelli, the five-term prosecutor from Northampton County, will have a tough time reaching his goal because he’s challenging a popular incumbent, Republican Tom Corbett of Shaler.

Mr. Morganelli has run for attorney general in the past, but lost in primaries. This year, it appears Mr. Morganelli has the Democratic race to himself.

But can he beat someone with statewide name recognition like Mr. Corbett? State Democratic party spokesman Abe Amoros thinks so.  read more »