At presstime with just two weeks to go until the election, Republican U.S. Senator Pat Toomey polls just ahead of Democrat Katie McGinty in a very tight race. An October 11 poll conducted by Susquehanna Polling and Research for WHTM/ABC27 had Toomey leading by just 4 percent, 42 percent to 38 percent.
On October 24 the candidates attacked each others credibility during their final debate held at Temple University in Philadelphia. They sparred on issues such as abortion, health care, taxes and gun control.
Toomey said he would fight for lower taxes and less regulation hoping to spark the economy. McGinty said she would be a champion for the middle class and would not support any increase in middle-class taxes.
The candidates also differ on healthcare issues. Toomey said he would vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, arguing that “it can’t be fixed around the edges and health care decisions should be made by families, not a bureaucracy.” McGinty challenged him on why he hadn’t introduced legislation to control health care costs.
McGinty said abortion should be a decision for parents and families and not politicians. Toomey is pro-life and accused McGinty of supporting late-term abortions.
On gun control, Toomey said he would look to find a compromise, while McGinty said she would be better at leading the issue.
McGinty accused Toomey of missing key committee hearings on critical national security issues and doing nothing to improve health care access. He called the claim false and sought to portray her as a habitual liar, citing her claim that she was the first in her family to graduate college, when her older brother had graduated years earlier.
While McGinty supports Hillary Clinton for president, Toomey has not endorsed GOP nominee Donald Trump.
During PFMA’s legislative conference last month, Jim Lee, president, Susquehanna Polling and Research, said that Toomey is over performing Trump by two to eight points in this close race. McGinty could coattail Clinton, if she wins by a lot.
Stay tuned and be sure to get out to vote on November 8.
On October 24 the candidates attacked each others credibility during their final debate held at Temple University in Philadelphia. They sparred on issues such as abortion, health care, taxes and gun control.
Toomey said he would fight for lower taxes and less regulation hoping to spark the economy. McGinty said she would be a champion for the middle class and would not support any increase in middle-class taxes.
The candidates also differ on healthcare issues. Toomey said he would vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, arguing that “it can’t be fixed around the edges and health care decisions should be made by families, not a bureaucracy.” McGinty challenged him on why he hadn’t introduced legislation to control health care costs.
McGinty said abortion should be a decision for parents and families and not politicians. Toomey is pro-life and accused McGinty of supporting late-term abortions.
On gun control, Toomey said he would look to find a compromise, while McGinty said she would be better at leading the issue.
McGinty accused Toomey of missing key committee hearings on critical national security issues and doing nothing to improve health care access. He called the claim false and sought to portray her as a habitual liar, citing her claim that she was the first in her family to graduate college, when her older brother had graduated years earlier.
While McGinty supports Hillary Clinton for president, Toomey has not endorsed GOP nominee Donald Trump.
During PFMA’s legislative conference last month, Jim Lee, president, Susquehanna Polling and Research, said that Toomey is over performing Trump by two to eight points in this close race. McGinty could coattail Clinton, if she wins by a lot.
Stay tuned and be sure to get out to vote on November 8.
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