House Editor David Wasserman embarks on our analysis of open seats in the House by releasing ratings changes in two districts. Although Republicans have plenty of vulnerable open seats to defend, two districts they should not have to worry much about are those represented by retiring Reps. Dave Weldon (FL-15) and John Peterson (PA-05).
FL-15 (OPEN) Likely Republican to Solid Republican
PA-05 (OPEN) Likely Republican to Solid Republican
FL-15
Republicans have plenty of reason to watch their backs in central Florida. Reps. Tom Feeney (R-FL-24) and Ric Keller (R-FL-08) will both likely face competitive races in Orlando-area districts. Yet, the one open seat the GOP must defend, the adjacent Melbourne-based 15th CD represented by retiring Rep. Dave Weldon, is looking like one of the party's best bets. GOP state Sen. Bill Posey's ticket to Congress has all but been written.
Posey, 61, moved to Florida from Washington, D.C. when he was nine and has been a resident of the state ever since. He attended Brevard Community College and graduated in 1969. Posey worked at the Kennedy Space Center
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