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August 2nd, 2016, 08:02 AM #1
Mike Bloomberg endorses Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania Senate race
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.htmlMikeP
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August 2nd, 2016, 08:15 AM #2
Re: Mike Bloomberg endorses Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania Senate race
That says a lot about toomey.
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August 2nd, 2016, 08:21 AM #3
Re: Mike Bloomberg endorses Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania Senate race
Reverse Psychology. Bloomberg knows it's a kiss of death.
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August 2nd, 2016, 08:22 AM #4Super Member
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Re: Mike Bloomberg endorses Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania Senate race
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."In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. George Orwell
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August 2nd, 2016, 08:35 AM #5Grand Member
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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...
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August 2nd, 2016, 08:40 AM #6
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August 2nd, 2016, 08:47 AM #7
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August 2nd, 2016, 08:53 AM #8
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August 2nd, 2016, 10:07 AM #9
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