Drew Crompton
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J. Andrew "Drew" Crompton is acting chief of staff and counsel for Pennsylvania Senate Pro-Tempore Joe Scarnati
. He served as deputy campaign manager
for policy for Lynn Swann's
2006 campaign
for Governor of Pennsylvania. Prior to that, he was general counsel for Scarnati's predecessor as Pennsylvania Senate Pro-Tempore, Robert Jubelirer
.
named him to the 2003 "The Pennsylvania Report Power 75" list of influential figures in Pennsylvania politics and noted that Crompton and his colleague Donna Malpezzi
were the best attorneys in the Pennsylvania State Capitol
." In 2002, he was named to the PoliticsPA
list of "Rising Stars" in Pennsylvania politics.
The political newspaper The Insider
called him the next generation's Mike Long
and Steve MacNett
.
, Tim Potts
and Chris Lilik
, were required to register as lobbyists with the Pennsylvania Senate.
"They appeared at numerous press conferences, directly communicated with individual members and staff of the Senate, spoken at rallies in Harrisburg and across the state, set up web sites, spoken on many radio and television talk shows, purchased billboards, as well as other activities. [None of them] have registered with the Senate under Senate Resolution 2. They have been clearly engaging in 'direct or indirect communications' in an attempt to secure the repeal of Act 44 (the pay raise). The $2,500 threshold for reporting in any quarter includes all expenses associated with direct or indirect communications as well as salaries, benefits, cost of office space, and other related expenditures."
In June 2006 the Pittsburgh Tribune Review called the memo (which Crompton sent to members of the media) part of "an orchestrated plan of attempted intimidation that, to this day, we believe is worthy of a Justice Department investigation."
In addition, Drew is the 2004 Champion of the Henderson NCAA Tournament.
to work on the Swann campaign
. Upon his return to the senate, he received a $19,467 bonus above his salary of $101,523. Critics, including Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell
, called the bonus inappropriate. "He should get a bonus from the Swann campaign maybe," Rendell said. "That's the only place he should have gotten a bonus."
Joe Scarnati
Joseph B. Scarnati is an American politician from the U.S. State of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Republican Party and is currently the President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania State Senate...
. He served as deputy campaign manager
Campaign manager
A campaign manager is a paid or volunteer individual, whose role is to coordinate the campaign's operations such as fundraising, advertising, polling, getting out the vote , and other activities supporting the effort, directly.Apart from the candidate, they are often a campaign's most visible leader...
for policy for Lynn Swann's
Lynn Swann
-Collegiate:Swann attended the University of Southern California, where he was an All-American on the Trojans football team. He played under legendary coach John McKay, including the 1972 undefeated and national championship season. McKay said of Swann, "He has speed, soft hands, and grace." He...
2006 campaign
Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 2006
The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 2006 was held on November 7, 2006, and included the races for the Governor of Pennsylvania and Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania.Incumbent Governor Ed Rendell, a Democrat, ran for re-election...
for Governor of Pennsylvania. Prior to that, he was general counsel for Scarnati's predecessor as Pennsylvania Senate Pro-Tempore, Robert Jubelirer
Robert Jubelirer
Robert C. Jubelirer is a Republican Pennsylvania political leader. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1975 to 2006, and simultaneously served as the President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania State Senate and Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania between 2001 and...
.
Political influence
The Pennsylvania ReportPennsylvania Report
The Pennsylvania Report is an independent bi-weekly subscription-based political newspaper published in Pennsylvania. It is "widely read by the state's political junkies." It was founded in 1985 by David Buffington, a former public relations worker for the Pennsylvania Government.It provides...
named him to the 2003 "The Pennsylvania Report Power 75" list of influential figures in Pennsylvania politics and noted that Crompton and his colleague Donna Malpezzi
Donna Malpezzi
Donna Malpezzi is a prominent attorney in Pennsylvania, where she is chief counsel for Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Dominic F. Pileggi. She also worked as chief counsel for the previous Senate Majority Leader, David J. Brightbill and moved to Pileggi's office after Brightbill was defeated...
were the best attorneys in the Pennsylvania State Capitol
Pennsylvania State Capitol
The Pennsylvania State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is in downtown Harrisburg. It was designed in 1902 in a Beaux-Arts style with Renaissance themes throughout...
." In 2002, he was named to the PoliticsPA
PoliticsPA
- Content :The website focuses on news aggregation, linking to major political news making headlines across the state. The editors write occasional features, like the weekly "Up & Down" scorecard and one-off lists like "Harrisburg's Smartest Staffer" and "Best Dressed Lobbyist" lists...
list of "Rising Stars" in Pennsylvania politics.
The political newspaper The Insider
The Insider (newspaper)
The Insider is a prominent subscription-based newsletter reporting on Pennsylvania politics.-Reach:It is the "state’s most widely read newsletter devoted to state politics and government." With an audience of both the "hard-core state political junkie and the casual political observer," The Insider...
called him the next generation's Mike Long
Mike Long (lobbyist)
Mike Long is a prominent lobbyist, political strategist, and former legislative aide in Pennsylvania.He was chief of staff for President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate Robert Jubelirer. He is also the brother-in-law of former majority leader, David Brightbill. He also was the "chief...
and Steve MacNett
Steve MacNett
Steve MacNett is an American political figure. He has been a prominent legislative aide in the Pennsylvania Senate, where he is the Senate Republican General Counsel. His influence has led observers to call him the “51st Senator.” He was best-known as the top staffer in the Senate during the...
.
Role in the 2005 pay raise controversy
On November 21, 2005, Crompton wrote an internal senate memo suggesting that pay raise activists, including Russ DiamondRuss Diamond
Russell H. "Russ" Diamond is an entrepreneur, political activist, and politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. He attempted to secure ballot access as an Independent candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania in 2006. He is currently running for Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor as a...
, Tim Potts
Tim Potts
Timothy "Tim" Potts is a co-founder of Democracy Rising Pennsylvania. He serves on the board of the Carlisle Area School District.-Career in state government:...
and Chris Lilik
Chris Lilik
Chris Lilik is a political activist from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.He is of Polish and Ukrainian descent. He attended Villanova University and law school at Duquesne University. He interned for J.C. Watts. He is editor of the Pennsylvania political news website GrassrootsPA.com and is state...
, were required to register as lobbyists with the Pennsylvania Senate.
"They appeared at numerous press conferences, directly communicated with individual members and staff of the Senate, spoken at rallies in Harrisburg and across the state, set up web sites, spoken on many radio and television talk shows, purchased billboards, as well as other activities. [None of them] have registered with the Senate under Senate Resolution 2. They have been clearly engaging in 'direct or indirect communications' in an attempt to secure the repeal of Act 44 (the pay raise). The $2,500 threshold for reporting in any quarter includes all expenses associated with direct or indirect communications as well as salaries, benefits, cost of office space, and other related expenditures."
In June 2006 the Pittsburgh Tribune Review called the memo (which Crompton sent to members of the media) part of "an orchestrated plan of attempted intimidation that, to this day, we believe is worthy of a Justice Department investigation."
In addition, Drew is the 2004 Champion of the Henderson NCAA Tournament.
Role in Pennsylvania bonus controversy
In 2006, Crompton took 3 months of unpaid leave from his position with Robert JubelirerRobert Jubelirer
Robert C. Jubelirer is a Republican Pennsylvania political leader. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1975 to 2006, and simultaneously served as the President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania State Senate and Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania between 2001 and...
to work on the Swann campaign
Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 2006
The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 2006 was held on November 7, 2006, and included the races for the Governor of Pennsylvania and Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania.Incumbent Governor Ed Rendell, a Democrat, ran for re-election...
. Upon his return to the senate, he received a $19,467 bonus above his salary of $101,523. Critics, including Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell
Ed Rendell
Edward Gene "Ed" Rendell is an American politician who served as the 45th Governor of Pennsylvania. Rendell, a member of the Democratic Party, was elected Governor of Pennsylvania in 2002, and his term of office began January 21, 2003...
, called the bonus inappropriate. "He should get a bonus from the Swann campaign maybe," Rendell said. "That's the only place he should have gotten a bonus."
See also
- Pennsylvania State SenatePennsylvania State SenateThe Pennsylvania State Senate has been meeting since 1791. It is the upper house of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania state legislature. The State Senate meets in the State Capitol building in Harrisburg. Senators are elected for four year terms, staggered every two years such...
- Robert JubelirerRobert JubelirerRobert C. Jubelirer is a Republican Pennsylvania political leader. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1975 to 2006, and simultaneously served as the President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania State Senate and Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania between 2001 and...
- Joe ScarnatiJoe ScarnatiJoseph B. Scarnati is an American politician from the U.S. State of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Republican Party and is currently the President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania State Senate...
- 2005 Pennsylvania General Assembly pay raise controversy2005 Pennsylvania General Assembly pay raise controversyIn the early morning hours of July 7, 2005, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed pay increases for state lawmakers, judges, and top executive-branch officials. The vote took place at 2 a.m. without public review or commentary and Governor Ed Rendell signed the bill into law...
- 2006 Pennsylvania General Assembly bonus controversy2006 Pennsylvania General Assembly bonus controversyIn 2007, Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett began investigating $3.8 million in bonuses paid to legislative staffers in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. While the bonuses themselves are not illegal under state law, the Attorney General is investigating the possibility that the bonuses...