Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to attempted murder for firebombing the home of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
Balmer, 38, faces 25 to 50 years in prison under a plea agreement. He told police he harbored "hatred" towards Governor Shapiro.
Balmer told investigators he would "have beaten him with his hammer" if he had encountered Shapiro during the attack.
Author's summary: Cody Balmer pleads guilty to attempted murder for firebombing Governor Shapiro's home.