| Tom Corbett AKA Thomas Wingett Corbett, Jr. Born: 17-Jun-1949
Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA
Gender: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Republican Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Governor of Pennsylvania, 2011-15 Military service: Pennsylvania Nat'l. Guard (1971-73 and 1975-84, Capt.); Texas Air Nat'l. Guard (1973-75) Former state Attorney General elected Governor of Pennsylvania in 2010, succeeding Ed Rendell. Conservative Republican; generally anti-abortion rights, anti-gay rights, pro-gun rights, anti-medical marijuana. Campaigned promising smaller, more efficient government, lower taxes, reduced regulations, and deep budget cuts. Father: Thomas W. Corbett
Mother: Bernardine Diskin
Wife: Susan Manbeck (one son, one daughter)
Son: Thomas, III
Daughter: Katherine
High School: Shaler High School, Pittsburgh, PA (1964)
University: BA Political Science, Lebanon Valley College (1971)
Teacher: Civics and History, Pine Grove Area High School, Schuylkill County, PA (1972-73)
Law School: JD, St. Mary's University Texas (1975)
Governor of Pennsylvania (2011-15)
Attorney General of Pennsylvania (2005-11)
Attorney in private practice (1997-2005)
Attorney General of Pennsylvania (appointed, 1995-97)
Thorp, Reed & Armstrong Partner (1993-95)
US Attorney Western District of Pennsylvania (1989-93)
City Council Shaler Township, PA (1988-89)
Rose, Schmidt, Hasley & DiSalle Associate/Partner (1983-89)
Assistant US Attorney Western District of Pennsylvania (1980-83)
Pennsylvania State Official Asst. DA, Allegheny County (1976-80)
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Santorum 2000
Santorum 2006
Official Website:
http://www.governor.state.pa.us/
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