post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
We have our first reaction to today's Bonusgate charges from a Democrat -- gubernatorial hopeful Tom Knox: "Tom Corbett should resign. Unfortunately Pennsylvanians will never know who was not charged or investigated as the Attorney General seeks to solidify GOP support in his primary campaign for Governor. Additionally there is a perception that Corbett's actions as a prosecutor are calculated...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Tom Knox, the local businessman who is tapping his multi-million dollar fortune to run for governor, said yesterday that if elected, he would urge statewide limits on political contributions.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
If Tom Knox had his way, none of the four other top Democrats who plan to run for governor next year would be eligible to get on the ballot - not if they retained their current jobs, anyway.
Capitol Ideas with John L. Micek (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Democratic Gubernatorial Canidate Tom Knox ... ... rolled out his plan to reform state government this afternoon. And in a respectable nod toward Web 2.0, he even spent some time taking real live questions from real live voters. It was...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Democrat Tom Knox of Philadelphia was set to begin his campaign for governor today with a statewide TV advertising blitz and an e-mail blast to 800,000 Pennsylvanians.
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Timothy McNulty | November 5, 2009 Tom Knox appears to be fighting Joe Hoeffel for that progressive tag among the Dem gubernatorial candidates. The Philadelphia businessman is releasing a state government reform plan today designed with the help of Common Cause that calls for campaign finance reform, eliminating walking-around-money (WAMs) and reducing the size of the legislature. The main...
End Bigotry in Venango County (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
... makers, policy makers, and providers; A gubernatorial debate featuring Chris Doherty, Joe Hoeffel, Tom Knox, Dan Onorato and Jack Wagner; Inspirational speakers, including Leo Gerard (International President of the United Steelworkers) and Wendell Potter (former health insurance exec turned whistleblower); ...and more to be announced in the coming weeks. Register today. The Early Bird registration...
Capitol Ideas with John L. Micek (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
... Dan Onorato and Auditor General Jack Wagner] and two from the southeast [Hoeffel and businessman Tom Knox]. I'll do well in the northeast, the "T" and down through Harrisburg. It will be competitive." On Where He Lands On The Ideological Spectrum: "I'm socially liberal. I'm pro-choice. But I come from an area of the state where next Monday is a holiday [the start of hunting season]. But...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Timothy McNulty | November 19, 2009 Don't miss the sniping between the camps for Democrats Tom Knox and Dan Onorato in Jim O'Toole's Harrisburg reform story toda y: But the campaign of his party rival, Mr. Knox, was quick to question Mr. Onorato's reform credentials. "Records matter," said Josh Morrow, the Knox campaign manager. "Dan Onorato has had many years to...
1490 NewsBlog (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
State Representative Sam Rohrer will formally announce his decision to run for governor during a statewide webcast at 6:30 this evening. The Berks County Republican will join Attorney General Tom Corbett and Congressman Jim Gerlach in seeking the GOP nomination. Democrats who have announced their candidacies are Auditor General Jack Wagner, Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato, former Congressman...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
... adds his voice to the calls for reform issued last week by his opponent, Philadelphia businessman Tom Knox. Gov. Ed Rendell offered his own reform suggestions in a speech earlier this week in Scranton. These Democratic proposals come as Attorney General Tom Corbett, a Republican candidate for governor has spotlighted charges of Harrisburg corruption with a series of indictments involving...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Timothy McNulty | November 17, 2009 Dan Onorato is giving his first major policy speech of the gubernatorial campaign tomorrow -- on government reform -- during a Rotary Club luncheon at the William Penn Hotel. Reform (see: Bonusgate & the state budget quandry ) is the issue of the moment on the campaign --fellow Democrat Tom Knox of Philadelphia issued his reform package two weeks ago...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Timothy McNulty | November 10, 2009 Following up on announcements by Dan Onorato and Tom Knox, Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty makes his gubernatorial bid official today, reports the Associated Press: SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - The mayor of Scranton is set to officially kick off his campaign for Pennsylvania governor. Chris Doherty plans to officially launch the campaign at noon on Tuesday. The Democrat...
1490 NewsBlog (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Another person plans to officially launch his campaign for Pennsylvania governor today. Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty is scheduled make the announcement at noon, making him the fifth Democrat to throw his hat into the ring. The others are state Auditor General Jack Wagner, Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato, Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Hoeffel and Philadelphia businessman Tom Knox....
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
... field that includes Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Hoeffel, Philadelphia businessman Tom Knox, state Auditor General Jack Wagner and Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato. Mr. Doherty's announcement speech positioned him to compete with Mr. Onorato for the image of can-do, urban revival specialist. Mr. Doherty also described himself as pro-choice on abortion rights and said that while...
