We should look at proposals with open minds

Toomey, who is retiring after two terms in the Senate, has been consistent in his conservative principles. His senate career began by challenging moderate Republican Sen. Arlen Specter, who then switched parties. Toomey was endorsed for reelection in 2016 by the Eagle Forum, FreedomWorks, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, the Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund and numerous other groups that have put decades of effort into advancing conservatism. An analysis by the Philadelphia Inquirer of his voting record from 2017 to 2019 found he had taken more conservative positions on legislation than about 90% of other Republican senators.