The debate between Republican U.S. Pat Toomey and Democrat
Katie McGinty in Pennsylvania’s race for U.S. Senate begun with accusations of
dishonesty.
Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey and Democratic Katie McGinty
went after each other in their first debate, with him sharpening an attack
accusing her of enriching herself with taxpayer money and her pressing him over
his refusal to say whether he'll vote for GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.
McGinty called Toomey the only U.S. Senate candidate who won’t say whether he
plans to vote for GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.
The first-term Toomey is among the Senate’s most endangered Republicans, running for re-election in a
state where registered Democrats hold a four-to-three advantage over
Republicans.
In this race most notable issues were differences over national security, tax
policy, gun rights, abortion and immigration.
The hour-long debate was taped Monday afternoon and was to
be broadcast at 7 p.m. A second debate is set for Oct. 24 in Philadelphia.
Toomey has repeatedly sought to distance himself from Trump,
and on Monday he rejected Trump's suggestions the Pennsylvania election will be
rigged, saying, "Our elections ... are legitimate."
On October 10, 2016, Toomey said that he would not endorse Donald Trump, but he
did not say whether he would vote for Trump. He also said that he would not
vote for Clinton. In a news release, Toomey said, "Sadly, last night’s
debate again showed the shortcomings of both presidential candidates. I have
not endorsed Donald Trump and I have repeatedly spoken out against his flawed
policies, and his outrageous comments, including his indefensible and appalling
comments about women.
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