At least he is giving a ton of notice to allow for a good candidate. Disappointed in Toomey. Started my career in Allentown. He would drop by the office and talk to my boss who was his friend. He was a dyed in the wool conservative. But like all politicians, they get to DC and are warped by the swamp.
On another note, when he was running the first time, I had the chance to talk to Santorum at the Union League in Philly. He was there for a fundraiser. I asked why he was not doing more to support Toomey. His answer, which was shockingly frank? He felt that it would lessen his chances to win (the next cycle) because PA would never support two conservative Senators.
He ran as a fiscal conservative....
i dont recall him doing anything in DC apart from teaming up with the Dems to push gun control!
Santorum was right. He supported Specter over Toomey(primary) because it was more winnable for Specter. SCOTUS appointment was coming up and Specter promised to support the nominee in return for Santorum’s support. Surprised he kept his word.