Fetterman appears at RNC midterm convention in surprise video
Fetterman appeared at the convention while emphasizing that he remains a Democrat who votes overwhelmingly with his party.
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John Fetterman appeared in a video at the Republican Party’s midterm convention, introducing Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick and describing himself as a “common-sense Democrat.” Fetterman said he remains a Democrat who votes overwhelmingly with his party, while the article notes his cross-party actions and the potential effect of a party switch on Senate control.
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17 OUTLETSOutlets 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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