Corbett’s campaign fired back that Onorato is simply supporting the kind of tax-and-spend policies favored by Governor Rendell.
PoliticsPA: Onorato believes he’s down 5 or 6 points
“It’s close,” he said during a press conference in the Capitol to promote his plan to levy a severance tax on the natural gas industry. “It’s definitely within single-digits.”
UPDATED: Corbett’s first ad mocks no-tax-pledge doubters (VIDEO)
The ad will run statewide on broadcast and cable, according to Corbett Campaign Manager Brian Nutt, who wouldn’t disclose when it will begin running.
PoliticsPA: For Corbett on Onorato, it’s all about taxes, taxes, taxes
But the GOP gubernatorial nominee struggled to name more than one instance his Democratic opponent has called for a tax increase.
PoliticsPA: F&M poll highlights enthusiasm gap for Democrats
It’s why Toomey, Corbett and a host of GOP congressional candidates appeared poised for success despite running in a state that has 1 million more registered Democrats and has eviscerated most Republican candidates the last two election cycles.
UPDATED: Onorato says Corbett has ‘flip-flopped’ on no-tax pledge
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dan Onorato on Wednesday blasted GOP opponent Tom Corbett for saying he would consider increasing fees if he becomes governor, a position the Democrat said contradicts with the Republican’s no-tax pledge.
PoliticsPA: Onorato cites Corbett’s 22-year-old vote as no-tax debate rages in Capitol
The GOP candidate’s campaign is calling it a “desperate tactic by a desperate campaign” while pointing out that Onorato has raised an array of taxes and fees as Allegheny County executive. But the Democrat maintains the vote is relevant because it’s the only time Corbett has had to vote for a tax increase.