Democratic Sen. Fetterman mistakenly dubs himself a 'lifelong Republican'
Fetterman defended his moderate views and left open whether he might change parties after the midterms.
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TAP FOR WHYAt the Texas Tribune Festival, Sen. John Fetterman called himself a “lifelong Republican” by mistake, then defended his moderate views and questioned whether he might leave the Democratic Party after the midterms.
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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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