Gov. Corbett has a negative 36 - 52 percent approval rating, nearly matching his worst net score ever, and trails several possible Democratic challengers, especially York County businessman Tom Wolf, who tops the Republican incumbent 52 - 33 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday.
Voters say 55 - 34 percent that Gov. Corbett does not deserve reelection, the independent.
Matchups against other Democratic contenders show:
-- U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz leads Corbett 44 - 38 percent;
-- State Treasurer Rob McCord is ahead 43 - 36 percent;
-- Former DEP Secretary John Hanger gets 40 percent to Corbett's 37 percent;
-- Former DEP Secretary Katie McGinty gets 40 percent to Corbett's 38 percent; and
-- Former State Auditor General Jack Wagner over Corbett 44 - 37 percent.
Corbett gets a big negative 31 - 58 percent approval rating for his handling of the economy and jobs, with negative grades for his handling of other issues:
-- 32 - 56 percent for handling taxes;
-- 29 - 51 percent for handling health care;
-- 36 - 49 percent for handling energy and the environment;
-- 30 - 61 percent for handling education;
-- 29 - 60 percent for handling government spending;
-- 37 - 41 percent for handling transportation; and
-- 24 - 32 percent for handling abortion.
Voters say 49 - 41 percent that Corbett has strong leadership qualities, but are divided 43 - 43 percent on whether he is honest and trustworthy. He does not care about their needs and problems, voters say 55 - 36 percent.
