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Toomey featured in ad for Reilly.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 | 1:27 p.m.

Sen. Pat Toomey (R) "is lending a major hand" to York Co. Commis. Chris Reilly (R). "In a significant television buy, Toomey’s PAC is airing [an ad] featuring Toomey speaking directly to the camera."

TOOMEY: “In the Senate, I'm fighting everyday to reduce deficits and to grow our economy. But I need more allies in the House of Representatives. That’s why I support Chris Reilly for Congress. A lifelong fiscal conservative, Chris will be a champion for lower taxes and less government spending. He'll fight to repeal Obamacare and to create jobs. Chris Reilly is a true conservative, and the right choice for Congress." NARR: "Citizens for Prosperity in America Today is responsible for the content of this advertisement."

One GOP source "said the buy was around 750 gross ratings points on broadcast in the Harrisburg market – a significant campaign that is currently slated for one week but may continue on through the election. Such a buy costs around" $50K "per week." Meanwhile, PA Gov. Tom Corbett (R) "reportedly attend[ed] a fundraiser" April 3 for PA Rep. Scott Perry (R). Ex-MD Gov. Bob Ehrlich(R) "is also said" to have attended. "It’s the first time Toomey and Corbett have publicly opposing candidates in a GOP primary." Reilly: “I’m proud to be endorsed by a fellow conservative and leader in the United States Senate like Pat Toomey. If elected I hope to work with Senator Toomey and other conservative members of the U.S. Congress to cut spending to balance the budget, eliminate Obamacare, and ease taxes and regulations on businesses” (PoliticsPA, 4/3).