Belatedly, NRSC Endorses Pat Toomey

Several months after he became the leading Republican candidate in Pennsylvania’s 2010 U.S. Senate race, former Rep. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) has won the endorsement of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in a statement:

Congressman Pat Toomey’s life experience and public service make him uniquely qualified to serve Pennsylvanians in the U.S. Senate. Through hard work and self-reliance, Pat Toomey has successfully represented a Democrat-leaning district and accomplished much in his private sector endeavors. Congressman Toomey is a vigorous and determined advocate for the people of Pennsylvania, and he is clearly guided by principles instead of political opportunism.

Toomey’s fundraising has been solid, and possible replacement candidates like Jane Orie and Rep. Jim Gerlach have taken a pass on running for the right to challenge Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) or Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.).