The Pennsylvania governor would have to appoint a new senator to replace him if he steps down, is impeached or dies. From what I've read, his wife was the one pushing for him to continue the race for the Senate seat after the stroke. Haven't seen any, but look into his speeches after his stroke. Supposedly, the press was complacent in covering up the stroke damage. Not the first time the (((press))) has covered for... Well, you know the rest... Fuck