Published by GoErie.com, by John Guerriero

December 20, 2013

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey has endorsed Gov. Tom Corbett and Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley for a second term.

The Corbett-Cawley team announced the endorsement today. All three are Republicans.

In a statement about his endorsement, Toomey, R-Pa., said they ”recognize the importance of preserving the fiscal health of our commonwealth for future generations.

“Under the leadership of the Corbett-Cawley team, fiscal discipline has returned to Harrisburg. Whether it was eliminating a $4.2 billion deficit without raising taxes, or enabling the private sector to create 141,000 jobs, Gov. Corbett has consistently championed policies to protect the tax dollars of hard-working Pennsylvanians. That is an impressive achievement few governors can claim,” Toomey said.

Corbett said in a statement, “I am honored to receive the endorsement of Pat Toomey, a leading advocate of smaller government and fiscal responsibility.”

Corbett faces a tough battle for re-election in 2014. Eight Democrats are running for their party’s nomination and the right to oppose Corbett, who trails most of the candidates in the polls.

(John Guerriero, "Toomey endorses Corbett," GoErie.com, 12/20/13)