Democratic Sen. John Fetterman Accidentally Calls Himself a Lifelong Republican
Fetterman called himself a lifelong Republican by mistake, then discussed his relationship with the Democratic Party.
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TAP FOR WHYSen. John Fetterman accidentally called himself a “lifelong Republican” at the Texas Tribune Festival, then said he had no reason to join the GOP. The article also notes his reported cross-party voting and comments about the Democratic Party.
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9 OUTLETSOutlets agree Fetterman mistakenly called himself a lifelong Republican at the Texas Tribune Festival, then corrected the remark and reaffirmed that he is a Democrat. Left-leaning outlets treat the slip as potentially revealing amid scrutiny of Fetterman’s rightward break with Democrats and his conduct. Center outlets mostly recount the slip and correction, with some noting speculation about his party affiliation. Right-leaning outlets connect it to tensions within the Democratic Party and the possibility of a party switch.
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