Somewhere in the world tonight, midst darkness and cobwebs, the vampiric corpse of Rick Santorum's political career stirs, a coffin lid creaks, a bony hand reaches for its smart phone, and googles the residency requirements for PA candidates for statewide office.
I'm not joking. We are going to see a certain type of Republican schemer of a certain age, Santorum - Flake - Paul Ryan etc. who are going to use the occasion of this cataclysm to put themselves forward as 'white knights to restore the Grand Ole Party', and who will portray themselves as untouched by Trump's taint when, in fact, Santorum’s fingerprints are all over Trump’s taint. Here's hoping Santorum goes for it, and gets the (electoral) kick in the teeth he'd deserve.
Senator Pat Toomey (R) Pennsylvania has now made clear that he will not be running for re-election in 2022. That is not a total surprise, as he was expected to make a run for Governor. But he is saying that he will also not run for governor.
This sets up what may be a bruising battle royale for control of the future Pennsylvania GOP.
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