I believe that the Lehigh Valley Republican Party censure of Pat Toomey was ill advised. Not all conservative voters, be they Republicans or independents, found Trump's post election behavior appropriate. Who is the censure's message supposed to influence? It goes without saying that Toomey voted his conscience, and had previously confirmed that he would not run for re-election.
For a party rightly concerned about the down ticket in a polarized environment, diversified opinion should be at least tolerated.
Historically the midterms should belong to the Republicans. However, they seem determined to project an extremist posture... Not a good or smart look.
As an independent, I always vote for a candidate, not a particular party. There are Republicans who will receive my vote this coming November, regardless of this ill advised censure.
photo shows Trump's ill advised speech January 6th, 2021
Given Toomey's announced retirement from the Senate made in October, 2020 his position has now shifted from Rino to Squish. His future as an international banker has been boosted by his shift away from Trump's America First policies. Definitely in line for a future position with the City of Allentown of South Whitehall Township.
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