American politician (born 1969)
John Fetterman votes with his party less frequently since Trump took office, rarely attends meetings
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Pa. Democrats still aren't happy with Sen. John Fetterman with 74% disapproving of him.
A bad sign for GOP midterm hopes? Pa. voters glum about Trump ... Show more
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Fetterman, a Democrat whose party loyalty has come under intense scrutiny, and McCormick, the state’s highest-ranking Republican ... Show more
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Trump Urges Sen. John Fetterman To Switch Parties And Become A Republican: President Donald Trump is openly encouraging Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of ...
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Trump urges John Fetterman to switch parties: ‘I’d love to see him as a Republican’
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Exclusive: John Fetterman has been working with GOP fundraising consultants—and paying a hefty commission, Michael Scherer and Matt Viser report ... Show more
Fetterman more popular with Pennsylvania Republicans than Democrats: Poll: A new poll found Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is more popular among Pennsylvania ...
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OpinionFrom Philly to Texas, Democrats have moved on from Fetterman: The senator’s problem — and why he’s losing Democrats across the country — is that regardless of ...
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John Fetterman, Dave McCormick pull in $261,000 in first months of unusual bipartisan fundraising efforts
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John Fetterman Helps GOP Block Probe Into Israeli Murders of Americans: Nine Americans have been killed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank since 2022.
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Democratic Sen. John Fetterman Accidentally Calls Himself a Lifelong Republican
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'He's Basically a Republican Now': Fetterman Asks GOP Donors For Cash: John Fetterman, who Democrats fear might join the GOP, is argeting Republican donors with ...
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Fetterman said he can't explain why he remains so deeply unpopular with Pa. Democrats.
Fetterman teases, ‘See what I do,’ after midterm elections ... Show more
Fetterman teases, ‘See what I do,’ after midterm elections, but adds there’s ‘no path’ for him in GOP
Fetterman teases, ‘See what I do,’ after midterm elections, but adds there’s ‘no path’ for him in GOP
Fetterman again is the only Democrat to vote against condemning Trump’s Iran war: The Senator has voted against resolutions that would try to rein in Trump's ...
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Israeli Settlers Killed His Constituent. Fetterman Is Sole Democrat Against Investigating Them.
theintercept.com/2026/09/30/israel-west-bank-us-citizen-killings-senate-vote-fetterman/
Pa. Democrats have had enough of Fetterman | Morning Scrapple poll: President Donald Trump's approval rating among Pa. voters remains mired under 40%.
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Sen. John Fetterman says it's "entirely possible" Democrats take back Senate, says "let's revisit after the midterm" on his plans
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John Fetterman Mistakenly Calls Himself a “Lifelong Republican”: The Pennsylvania senator made an embarrassing Freudian slip while trying to defend his politics.
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Asked why he wouldn’t become an independent, Sen. John Fetterman said, “Because I’m a lifelong Republican,” before reporter Garrett corrected him: “You mean a ... Show more
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was asked at an event why he hasn’t left the Democratic Party to become an Independent ... Show more
Fetterman Joins GOP to Block Iran War Powers Resolution — Again: While four Republicans joined Democrats by voting in favor, Fetterman became the deciding vote.
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John Fetterman Turns to Republican-Linked Firm in Bid to Secure Extra Campaign Cash: Report
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Sen. John Fetterman accidentally says he's a "lifelong Republican," calls two fellow Democrats communists at Texas event ... Show more
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John Fetterman Pushes Back Against Claims He's A Lazy Senator, Bad Democrat
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Fetterman Slammed As 'Trump's Useful Idiot' After GOP-Cozy Campaign Push
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Fetterman Joins GOP to Block Effort to Expose Israeli Abuses in West Bank: The measure would’ve required the State Department to issue a report on Israeli human ...
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Fetterman joins Democrats in warning Mullin, DHS about election interference: Centrist Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joined Senate Democratic colleagues in sending ...
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Senate Republicans and John Fetterman Block Measure To Probe Killings of Nine Americans by Israelis in Wes ...
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Jon Husted Casts Deciding Vote Against Resolution To End Iran War: Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) said the war should end, but refused to vote to end it.
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‘I don’t trust him any more’: Pennsylvanians come to grips with John Fetterman’s rightwing turn
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Sen. John Fetterman is facing a likely 2028 primary challenge without a clear political home
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US Democrat makes curious slip of the tongue: "This will get around": John Fetterman is a Democrat - | but suddenly calls himself a "lifelong Republican" ...
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As Trump Threatens to 'Annihilate' Iran, Most Senate Republicans Still Refuse to Demand End to Illegal War
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Sen. Dave McCormick calls for increased NIH funding, breaking with Trump in Washington Post piece
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Will John Fetterman Become a Republican?: John Fetterman, the embattled Pennsylvania senator, could soon hold enormous power in a closely divided Senate ...
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Key FactsFetterman Backs McCormick at Republican Convention
Sep 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- John Fetterman appeared by video at the convention and endorsed his friend, Republican Senator Dave McCormick.
- He said that, as a common-sense Democrat, he rejects extremism, socialism, and an anti-American way of life.
- Afterward, he reaffirmed that he remains a lifelong Democrat who votes overwhelmingly with his party.
- The two-day convention was scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, running from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Central each day.
I’m a lifelong Democrat who votes overwhelmingly with my party — and should the Senate flip in November, I will still be the 51st vote that I ran on,” said Fetterman.— Fetterman, in a video message endorsing Dave McCormick at the Republican National Committee midterm convention
MAGA’s Favorite Dem Melts Down at Being Cornered: John Fetterman lost his temper after reporters pressed him on his party loyalty and mounting controversies.
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Newly released Fetterman texts show a reluctance to perform constituent duties: A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and ...
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Top Dem’s Former Aide Calls on Him to Quit Politics: The former staff member told CNN that John Fetterman is “miserable” in his job and refuses to do the “bare ...
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John Fetterman had to be ‘begged’ to do his job, ex-staffer says: An X account claiming to be run by ex-staffers of the the Pennsylvania senator said it would ...
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Fetterman says he ‘can’t compete’ with Piker: ‘Base loves him’ : Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) on Thursday said he feels like he has “lost to Hasan Piker ...
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Dem Senator Melts Down as Ex-Aides Promise Explosive Dirt: Sen. John Fetterman had it out with “disgruntled staffers” after the creation of an anonymous X ...
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Mitch McConnell, 84, makes dramatic return to Senate after three-month absence: Mitch McConnell made a dramatic return to the Senate on Monday after a ...
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Key FactsMitch McConnell’s Capitol Return Came With Filming Ban
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- On September 14, 2026, McConnell made his first public appearance in 92 days after being hospitalized on June 14.
- His team barred reporters from filming his brief remarks but allowed photographs and reports about his words.
- CNN correspondent Manu Raju described McConnell as frailer, with a slower voice; he answered no questions.
- McConnell was wheeled onto the Senate floor to vote, where gallery observers could barely understand his soft, raspy responses.
I’m still not quite back to 100 percent, but I’ve assured Leader Thune that, as I continue with physical therapy on the advice of my doctors, I will do my best to be present for tough votes when our Conference needs me.— Mitch McConnell; in a statement released on his behalf
How Republicans secretly got Fetterman for their convention: The idea for Fetterman to appear at the convention came as organizers sought an "Oh sh*t" moment.
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‘I’m not going to be a Republican!’: John Fetterman promises, again, not to defect
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OpinionTrump’s Dallas midterm convention was a bust: It was boring in its predictableness and not the message this country needs right now.
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Former Top Fetterman Staffer Trashes Ex-Boss on CNN: ‘Not Interested in Serving!’
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Exclusive: Fetterman blasts ‘disgruntled staffers’ and ‘smears’ after report details apathy toward his work
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John Fetterman Blows His Top at Reporters Asking If He’ll Switch Parties: ‘Chill!’
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John Fetterman Snaps at Reporters Over Questions About RNC Speech
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman responded with frustration Tuesday ... Show more
CNN Data Guru Reveals Brutal Blow for MAGA’s Favorite Dem: Voters want a better man than the under-fire senator.
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Fetterman attended retreat with Fox News executives in Montana: Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.), who has been known to buck his party ...
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John Fetterman Responds With Frustration to Questions After RNC Speech: Fetterman has faced accusations from former staffers that he has largely disengaged from ...
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Sen. John Fetterman speaks via video at GOP midterm convention: Democratic Sen. John Fetterman has addressed the Republican midterm convention ...
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Paid articlePaywall "If there is a decent bone left in your body, just quit," one former Pa. Democratic lawmaker wrote online.
Pa. Dems blast Fetterman as a ‘disgrace’ ... Show more
Pa. Dems blast Fetterman as a ‘disgrace’ and ‘pathetic’ following scathing report
Pa. Dems blast Fetterman as a ‘disgrace’ and ‘pathetic’ following scathing report
Radio Host Slams Fetterman As 'Spitting In The Face' Of People Who Elected Him: “I don’t blame a Democrat alive for being alarmed by that. It just did not look ...
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Mind-Blowing Real Life of MAGA’s Favorite Dem Exposed: A brutal report raises questions about whether he is fit to serve as a senator.
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Fetterman's GOP convention video caught even some of his staffers off guard | CNN Politics
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‘You Look Like a Damn Fool!’ Stephen A. Smith Explodes on John Fetterman Over GOP Convention Video
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John Fetterman Offers El-Sayed $25K Per Rally If He Campaigns With Hasan Piker: ‘Are They Cowards?’
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Fetterman compares AI race to Manhattan Project
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Paid articlePaywall X account purportedly run by Fetterman’s ex-aides vows new revelations about their old boss
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Fetterman Slams 'Disgruntled Staffers' After Damning WSJ Exposé: Report: The Pennsylvania senator broke his silence to CNN after a bombshell report in which ...
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Fetterman again says he’s ‘not going to be a Republican’ following RNC convention video appearance
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Surprising campaign support: Democrat praises Trump at Republican convention: Donald Trump drums up support for his Republicans at the party convention before ...
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Fetterman Ex-Staffer Says Senator Seeking 'Attention' With RNC Appearance
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John Fetterman has become so toxic Democrats don’t want him on the campaign trail: report
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GOP And Dem Strategists Debate Which Party Should Get John Fetterman: 'You Can Have Him, Frankly'
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Senate Democrats, minus Fetterman, urge Hegseth to provide receipt for Iran war costs
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Fetterman Rips Dems For Having an ‘Orgy of Socialism’ — But Insists He Won’t Becom ...
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GOP Lawmaker Rips Fetterman’s ‘Outrageously Disloyal’ Ex-Staffers After WSJ Bombshell: & ...
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‘I Can’t Explain Where I’m at Anymore!’ John Fetterman Bewildered by New Poll on H ...
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CNBC Host Presses GOP Senator Claiming the Economy’s ‘In a Better Place’ Under Trump — C ...
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Armstrong Williams: Fetterman’s GOP appearance was more than political theater | STAFF COMMENTARY
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'Lifelong Democrat’: Fetterman Issues Statement After Shock GOP Convention Appearance
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Stephen A. Smith: Fetterman ‘pretty much spitting in the face of Democrats who elected him’
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Democratic Sen. Fetterman speaks at a GOP midterm convention, fueling party-switch fears
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Democratic Sen. John Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP midterm convention
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