Fetterman Reaffirms Democratic Loyalty After RNC Appearance With GOP Senator Dave McCormick
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 10
Fetterman Reaffirms Democratic Loyalty After RNC Appearance With GOP Senator Dave McCormick
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 10
Summary
John Fetterman said he will remain a Democrat after his surprise video appearance at the RNC midterm convention in Dallas fueled fresh speculation that he could switch parties.
The Pennsylvania senator said he introduced Republican Sen. Dave McCormick as a friend and fellow advocate for the state, adding that he still votes overwhelmingly with Democrats and would remain the 51st vote if the Senate flips.
That reassurance followed months of tension with his party: Fetterman has warned he could leave over anti-Israel positions, backed Republicans on issues including ending last fall’s shutdown, and criticized the party’s leftward drift.
Republicans have openly courted him, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune saying in July that the GOP had discussed the challenges Fetterman faces in his caucus and would welcome him into the conference.