GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has consistently won his Pennsylvania swing seat, but Democrats say this election is an opportunity to oust the veteran lawmaker.
Can GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate who's bucked Trump, keep his Pennsylvania swing seat?
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