mauserme Posted October 5, 2020 at 11:48 AM Share Posted October 5, 2020 at 11:48 AM https://www.fox29.com/news/pennsylvanias-pat-toomey-wont-run-for-senate-again-or-governor-source-says Pennsylvania's Pat Toomey won't run for Senate again, or governor, source saysBy Marc LevyHARRISBURG - Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, a fiercely anti-tax and anti-regulation lawmaker who never entirely warmed to President Donald Trump, will not seek re-election in 2022, according to a person with direct knowledge of Toomey's plans.But the biggest surprise is that, Toomey, 58, will not run for governor in 2022...While Toomey walked the Republican walk on cutting taxes and spending, outlawing abortion and advocating for public school alternatives, he also crossed lines that some Republicans haven't dared to cross.For instance, he sponsored legislation to expand background checks on guns, a measure that could not get out of the Senate, even when packaged with provisions that gun rights groups had long sought. In 2016's election, he ran TV ads showing a 3-year-old video of then-President Barack Obama praising Toomey for sponsoring the legislation.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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