“„While Joe Sestak and I disagree on a host of issues, I commend him for being a principled liberal who stands up for his beliefs and values. I have always believed that Pennsylvania voters — not party bosses in Washington — should have the final say over whom their nominees will be.
“„There would be no lack of substantive policy differences in a general election race between Pat Toomey and Joe Sestak, but Pennsylvanians would get the kind of refreshing campaign they deserve — honest and straightforward, without the distortions and mudslinging that characterize Arlen Specter’s tired old approach to politics.