How Big Could a Blue Wave Be?

Whether an independent-minded Republican can survive in a purple Pennsylvania district could provide clues. Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Brian Fitzpatrick doesn’t like the Republican Party, or either party for that matter. The congressman from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has voiced “disdain for ideologues and partisans.” In a perfect world, everyone, including him, would be independent. He considers Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro a friend, thinks Shapiro has served the state well, and hopes he runs for president in 2028. Grayson Logue is a staff writer for The Dispatch and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the company in 2023, he worked in political risk consulting, helping advise Fortune 50 companies. He was also an assistant editor at Providence Magazine and is a graduate student at the University of Edinburgh, pursuing a Master’s degree in history. When Grayson is not writing pieces for the website, he is probably working hard to reduce the number of balls he loses on the golf course. More We Think You’d Like