From the, “It’s About Time” file, the National Republican Senatorial Committee has finally endorsed Pat Toomey. From NRSC Chairman John Cornyn:

“Congressman Pat Toomey’s life experience and public service make him uniquely qualified to serve Pennsylvanians in the U.S. Senate. Through hard work and self-reliance, Pat Toomey has successfully represented a Democrat-leaning district and accomplished much in his private sector endeavors. Congressman Toomey is a vigorous and determined advocate for the people of Pennsylvania, and he is clearly guided by principles instead of political opportunism.

“As the Keystone State struggles in our nation’s current economic crisis, I know that Pat Toomey will ably fight for less government and lower taxes on behalf of families and small businesses. Congressman Toomey will help restore the checks and balances in Washington that Pennsylvanians deserve, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee will fully support his bid to become the next U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania.”

I find this excerpt particularly interesting, “As the Keystone State struggles in our nation’s current economic crisis, I know that Pat Toomey will ably fight for less government and lower taxes on behalf of families and small businesses.” Isn’t that exactly what conservative activists where saying months ago when it was still Specter vs. Toomey in the Republican primary? It’s nice to see national party leadership finally coming around to what everyone outside the beltway already knew about this race.

Now if they would only come to their senses in the Crist vs. Rubio battle in Florida.