Fetterman addressed a Republican convention but said afterward that he would remain a Democrat.
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Sen. John Fetterman addressed a Republican midterm convention in a video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick, prompting speculation about a party switch. Fetterman later said he would remain a Democrat and continue voting with his party.
Democratic senator whose appearance at a Republican convention prompted speculation about a party switch
President with whom Fetterman said he would work on steel, and whose nominees Fetterman has supported
Republican senator introduced by Fetterman at the convention
Outlets agree Fetterman appeared by video at a Republican midterm convention and praised Republican Sen. Dave McCormick. Center outlets pair Fetterman’s statement that he remains a Democrat with party-switch speculation and criticism of his cross-party appearance. Right-leaning outlets present the appearance as a political gain for Republicans and a jab at Democrats.
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