GrassrootsPA and the Allentown Morning Call are reporting that former Rep. Pat Toomey is reconsidering challenging incumbent Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) in the 2010 Republican primary.
In January, Toomey--who now heads the conservative Club For Growth--announced that he would not challenge Specter and was instead more focused on a 2010 gubernatorial bid. But Specter's support of President Obama's stimulus package puts a possible primary challenge "back on the table" for Toomey.
Both RNC chair Michael Steele and the chairman of the state Republican Party have threatened to support a conservative alternative to Specter in the GOP primary, and Toomey would fit that bill perfectly.
Businessman Glen Meakem and anti-abortion rights activist Peg Luksik are among other Republicans to Specter's right that are eying a challenge to Specter.
UPDATE: Toomey just released this statement: "As this disastrous recession worsens, I have become increasingly concerned about the future of our state and national economy. Unfortunately, the recent extraordinary response of the federal government – more corporate bailouts, unprecedented spending and debt, higher taxes – is likely to make things worse. I think we are on a dangerously wrong path."
He added: "Pennsylvanians want a US Senator focused on real and sustainable job creation that gets our economy growing again. That is why I am considering becoming a candidate for the US Senate."
Toomey's serious and eager. Watch out Arlen.
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