With Fresh Start to do dirty work, Wolf stays above fray in governor’s race

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE COLUMN: Started in June by Democratic gubernatorial nominee Tom Wolf, the Campaign for a Fresh Start leads the attack against Republican Gov. Tom Corbett but allows Wolf to keep his hands clean and put forth a positive message, political analysts said.

Fresh Start is chaired by Katie McGinty of Philadelphia, a former cabinet member with Wolf under ex-Gov. Ed Rendell, a Democrat. McGinty, a former environmental regulator, finished last in a four-way primary against Wolf, the former secretary of Revenue…

The committee formed because Jim Burn of Millvale refused Wolf’s request to step aside as state chairman of the Democratic Party and allow McGinty to take over… (more)

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