The PA GOP is only better at campaigns than 45 state Democratic parties, which is sh**t for a GOP affiliate. Barletta is possibly the only candidate worse than Mastriano.
I wish politicians weren't so dumb about political cycles and picking their moments.
Prior to 2018, Barletta's record was that of nearly unseating a multi-decade incumbent in a Kerry district that included both Wilkes-Barre and Scranton as a Dem vote sink in NE PA,
in 2008. Then actually taking the seat in 2010.
He has a long history of support with working class white voters and even considering realignments, these are still massively important in Pennsylvania.