Pat+Toomey

Editorial ** Editorial – Elect Pat Toomey to Represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate  ** On November 2nd a vote for Republican Pat Toomey will bring much needed change to Congress. Pat Toomey and Pennsylvania Republicans are united in pushing back against big government and a growing deficit. Although strongly endorsed by his political party, Toomey is not a slave to traditional conservative views. His positions on the issues are well thought out and in favor of the American People. A graduate from Harvard University, Toomey spent six years working in the international capital markets. His knowledge of business is expansive and valuable in the current economic situation. Toomey has strongly opposed taxpayer-funded bailouts and huge stimulus bills. He wants to improve the economy by cutting Federal spending, and he supports tax breaks for all Americans. Toomey's plan for American jobs includes decreasing regulations on businesses to encourage competition and growth. He believes that placing more restrictions on businesses- such as a higher minimum wage- would only decrease the number of jobs available. He also wants to secure retirement benefits for future generations. Unlike Joe Sestak, who supports keeping the failing Social Security system, Toomey wants to institute partial privatization. He believes Americans should have the choice to invest some of their retirement individually. He has also co-sponsored legislation protecting the rights of senior citizens. Another important issue in this race is National Security. Toomey voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs and terrorism. Sestak, however, wants to make accommodations for illegal immigrants Toomey is dedicated to eliminate threats posed against the US. When it comes to National Security, he supports the best interests of America. Toomey does not have the same conservative agenda as the average Republican. His conservative views mingle with some more moderate positions. Toomey is well-rounded, supporting various policies for both Republicans and Democrats. If elected, he will bring change to Congress and economic prosperity to the American people.