Letter to the editor: Mastriano should speak to us all, not just his 'target audience'

Letter-writer Peter Busowski (“Media biased against Republican candidates,” Aug. 26, TribLIVE) says that Sen. Doug Mastriano doesn’t talk to the media because the media are biased. He says that alternatives exist that give “conservatives unfiltered access to target audiences.” Aren’t all voters a candidate’s “target audience”? We non-conservatives vote, too, and the more Mastriano avoids the press, the more we question his commitment to us, who make up at least half of the electorate.

If Mastriano really believed what he says, I would think that he would welcome the opportunity to present his case to all of us, not just his “target audience.” Speak to all Pennsylvanians, Mr. Mastriano. Convince us that you have the courage of your convictions and that you can articulate those convictions convincingly. Show us that you have the wisdom and courage to be the governor of all Pennsylvanians, not just your target audience. Don’t expect us to vote for you just because Donald Trump tells us to.

Mary Beth Walling

North Huntingdon