Rep. Guy Reschenthaler loves to paint himself as a champion of the hardworking people of Pennsylvania’s 14th District, but a closer look at where his campaign funds come from tells a very different story. His top donor this cycle? None other than AIPAC, which funneled a staggering $188,000+ into his campaign—a clear signal of where his priorities lie. He’s also been generously backed by corporate giants like ExxonMobil, AT&T, Comcast, and Blue Cross Blue Shield—though some of these companies hit pause on donations after his controversial role in the attempt to overturn the 2020 election results (talk about awkward). On the other side, public-sector unions such as the National Rural Letter Carriers Association and the Air Traffic Controllers union have also contributed tens of thousands, signaling support from certain labor groups despite his conservative track record.

Don’t forget the heavy hitters behind the scenes: the Senate Republican Campaign Committee of Pennsylvania has pumped six-figure sums into his earlier races, underscoring that he’s firmly in the establishment’s corner. While Guy likes to tout his image as a “regular guy” who dabbles in cryptocurrency, the truth is he’s playing in a league far removed from everyday voters.

What’s striking is the contrast between his deep ties to powerful political action committees and his glaring absence from genuine constituent engagement. For a congressman who refuses to hold town halls or meet voters face-to-face, he sure has no problem dialing up PAC donors and cozying up to corporate interests. At this point, his version of “representation” is so far removed from the real needs of the people he claims to serve, it’s almost pitiful.