A Philadelphia Democrat has decided to endorse Republican Mehmet Oz in the Pennsylvania Senate race, citing concerns over public safety and crime in his city.
Tom Knox, who once served as deputy mayor under Democrat Ed Rendell, said in a statement obtained by Townhall on Oct. 7 that he is a “lifelong Democrat,” but he had to cross party lines and oppose current Lt. Gov. John Fetterman for Senate.
“I have met with John Fetterman, and I personally like him,” Knox stated. “But I am sad to say, as a resident of Philadelphia, that our city has become increasingly dangerous, and John Fetterman’s policies on crime will make things much worse.”…