Mike Bloomberg endorses Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania Senate race

[priell3]

WASHINGTON -- Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg endorsed Sen. Pat Toomey (R., Pa.) for reelection Monday, throwing his weight, and potentially money, behind the incumbent in a critical Senate race.

Bloomberg, an independent who spoke out forcefully in favor of Hillary Clinton at last week's Democratic National Convention, also endorsed two Pennsylvania Democrats: Josh Shapiro, who is running for attorney general, and Joe Torsella, a candidate for treasurer.

"Chances are that no candidate is ever going to be perfect for you on every issue, but when brave people buck party orthodoxy and demonstrate bold, pragmatic leadership, they deserve support from all of us,” Bloomberg said in a statement released by his Super PAC, Independence USA.

Bloomberg's support gives Toomey the seal of approval from a big name known for defying typical partisan loyalties. Facing Democratic attacks painting him as an extreme conservative, Toomey has worked hard to appeal to moderate, middle-ground voters, who are likely to be keys to a hard-fought race targeted by both parties.

Bloomberg, one of the country's most vocal proponents of tougher gun laws, singled out Toomey's work as the co-sponsor of a bill to expand background checks for firearms purchases, making him one of the few Republicans willing to support such measures.
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/c...nate-race.html

[bogey1]

That says a lot about toomey.

[WarPig1976]

Reverse Psychology. Bloomberg knows it's a kiss of death.

[NRA Member]

All I can say is WTF?

"Bloomberg, one of the country's most vocal proponents of tougher gun laws, singled out Toomey's work as the co-sponsor of a bill to expand background checks for firearms purchases, making him one of the few Republicans willing to support such measures."

[LBaker]

Firearms owners against Crime has been actively working with Toomey to get him to support legislation that would make him more palatable to gun owners in this state and he refuses to do it.The man needs to go...

[Krichardson]

Reverse Psychology. Bloomberg knows it's a kiss of death.

Then hopefully it produces the opposite outcome and McGinty loses.

[Remington788]

Then hopefully it produces the opposite outcome and McGinty loses.

She will fight to preserve our 2A rights, right?

[Krichardson]

She will fight to preserve our 2A rights, right?

You said it,not me.If Toomey wins at least a dem is kept out the position.

[WarPig1976]

Then hopefully it produces the opposite outcome and McGinty loses.

Bloomberg's endorsement isn't to help the very vulnerable Toomey. It's to hurt him with the bitter clingers who may be considering not voting for the douche.

[Krichardson]

Bloomberg's endorsement isn't to help the very vulnerable Toomey. It's to hurt him with the bitter clingers who may be considering not voting for the douche.

I'm sure there is something insidious behind Bloomburg's motivations for backing Toomey which was I said hopefully it backfires.