PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE Column: Republican Gov. Tom Corbett, the former attorney general whose prosecutions drew a strict line between campaign and government activities, met with top campaign advisers in the governor’s office on numerous occasions since taking office in January 2011, state records show.
Corbett’s official schedule shows campaign advisers regularly attended meetings with him, whether joining a few state-paid aides or larger meetings with state staffers.
All were policy meetings, Corbett’s office said. Spokesman Jay Pagni said the governor wants input from all advisers, and the participation of campaign aides was “appropriate and legal.” … (more)
