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This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms — Brian K. Fitzpatrick | ChamberLight
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Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is distancing himself from President Trump, but some voters say that may not protect his reelection chances against Democrat Robert Harvie. The contest could affect Republicans’ narrow House majority.
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People in this story 6 + 1 Incumbent Republican representative seeking reelection while emphasizing his disagreements with Trump.
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President whose policies, approval rating and influence on congressional Republicans shape the race.
Democratic presidential nominee whose 2020 district result is cited as electoral context.
Democratic presidential candidate whose past district result is used as electoral context.
Democratic representative who appears with Fitzpatrick on a podcast.
ALSO MENTIONED Mike Fitzpatrick, Brian Fitzpatrick’s late brother and former holder of the congressional seat.
HuffPost · 5d ago This Swing State Republican Keeps Distancing Himself From Trump. It May Not Save Him In The Midterms.
President whose policies, approval rating and influence on congressional Republicans shape the race.
Democratic presidential nominee whose 2020 district result is cited as electoral context.
Democratic presidential candidate whose past district result is used as electoral context.
SHOW 1 MORE SHOW FEWER Democratic representative who appears with Fitzpatrick on a podcast.
ALSO MENTIONED Mike Fitzpatrick, Brian Fitzpatrick’s late brother and former holder of the congressional seat.
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