Tom Wolf spent the month of June working to campaign against the legislature instead of working with them. (Chris Brennan, “Wolf to unveil new PAC to push his agenda,” Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/23/2015), (Steve Esack, “Wolf’s new PAC a budget attack tool or separate campaign effort?,” Allentown Morning Call, 6/23/2015)
The shadow group’s spokesman claimed it wouldn’t be used during budget negotiations “The governor does not plan to use the PAC as part of his budget negotiations, [Rebuild PA spokesman Mike] Mikus said Monday.” (Steve Esack, “Wolf’s new PAC a budget attack tool or separate campaign effort?,” Allentown Morning Call, 6/23/2015)
- But the next day, Wolf’s shadow groups started attacking Republicans who disagreed with his tax hikes. “But by Tuesday, Mikus was talking budget. In an email, Mikus accused Senate Republicans…” (Steve Esack, “Wolf’s new PAC a budget attack tool or separate campaign effort?,” Allentown Morning Call, 6/23/2015)
Wolf Records A Radio Ad For Shady Democratic Governors’ Association’s “America Works PAC” Attacking Republicans
“…The governor has voiced a radio ad paid for by America Works USA that is critical of Republicans.” (Marc Levy, “Air war over Pennsylvania budget standoff to hit TV screens,” Associated Press, 2/5/2016)
Wolf’s Response to GOP’s Emergency Funding Efforts in September: “I Want A Fight”
In late September, Tom Wolf vetoed an effort by Republican lawmakers to provide emergency funding for school districts and non-profit organizations. (Christian Alexandersen, “Surprising no one, Gov. Tom Wolf has vetoed GOP-crafted stopgap budget,” Harrisburg Patriot-News, 9/29/2015)
- When Wolf was asked about his plans after vetoing a stopgap budget, Wolf responded “I want a fight.” (Tweet by Pete Muntean, 9/29/15)
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