I'm having a hard time buying this so-called change of heart and here's why: "The new Quinnipiac University poll finds that 56 percent of voters do not believe he deserves to be re-elected in 2014 compared to 35 percent who say he does. His approval rating is down to just 36 percent versus 53 percent who do not approve of his job performance." Is this a numbers prop? By even suggesting this he is at risk at being primaried.
Also have to consider, he now has Rick Santorum emailing supporters seeking donations for Corbett's re-election campaign. One unpopular PA. politician propping up another, although I think this is more for Santorum's benefit than Corbett's; endorsement seeking for 2016.
In a marked shift toward the political center, Gov. Corbett said Tuesday that he would support legislation banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Corbett, who has previously staked out conservative positions on social issues, told The Inquirer that he was "coming out in support" of the bill after learning that federal law does not cover discrimination in the state.
"I've had people come and talk to me about how they were discriminated against," said Corbett, who served for eight years as the state's attorney general. "The federal government has antidiscrimination laws. I believed they covered it."
Corbett's support of legislation that has languished in the General Assembly for a decade is viewed by many advocates as a major step forward on a civil rights issue.
"This is remarkably big news," said Ted Martin, executive director of Equality Pennsylvania, a statewide gay rights advocacy group. "His leadership will move the issue forward in a way that is long overdue."
Corbett backs ban on sexual orientation discrimination - Philly.com
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