How Big Could a Blue Wave Be?

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Logue, G. (2026, October 1). How Big Could a Blue Wave Be? The Dispatch. https://thedispatch.com/article/midterms-pennsylvania-congress-brian-fitzpatrick-bob-harvie/

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The Dispatch · collected 2026-10-01 · by Grayson Logue

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The article discusses Republican congressman Brian Fitzpatrick from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who expresses dissatisfaction with both major political parties and has a favorable view of Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro, even hoping that Shapiro runs for president in 2028. The piece highlights Fitzpatrick’s independent leanings and his criticism of ideological rigidity within politics.

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Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican congressman from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has expressed disdain for political partisanship and ideologues. He views himself as an independent at heart, though he currently represents the Republican Party in Congress. Despite this affiliation, Fitzpatrick considers Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro a friend and believes that Shapiro has served Pennsylvania well. Fitzpatrick even hopes that Shapiro runs for president in 2028, further highlighting his non-partisan stance within the political arena. This unique position makes him stand out as one of few Republicans who openly respects and admires a Democratic leader.

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