We all know that a Republican being described by the media as ‘moderate’ means that he’s really a liberal. In this case the 487 effect is working against him. Three of the five counties he represents are NOT 487s.
Democrats touted Dent’s retirement as opening up a competitive seat. But President Donald Trump won Dent’s district by 8 points in November, according to calculations by Daily Kos Elections.
“Congressman Dent considers himself a leader of the Republican governing wing, and his retirement is a clear sign that he has lost all hope of doing that job under Speaker Ryan and President Trump,” said Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee spokesman Evan Lukaske. He said Democrats were confident they would field a strong candidate.
Dent has been critical of the president. Read more here.