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Fetterman lays out ‘red line’ over leaving Democratic Party: Israel

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By Manu Raju, Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — Sen. John Fetterman bluntly warned on Thursday that he would leave the Democratic Party if it adopts an anti-Israel policy — one of his most direct threats yet amid the first-term Pennsylvanian’s intensifying battle with progressives over the direction of their…

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  1. John Fetterman says he would leave Democratic Party if it 'turns back' on Israel

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    Fetterman lays out ‘red line’ over leaving Democratic Party: Israel

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  1. Just the News

    Fetterman draws red line for Democratic Party, says he would leave if it abandons Israel (opens Just the News)

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    The warning comes the same day that over 100 House Democrats voted against sending more aid to Israel, though the amendment containing the proposal failed to pass because of wide Republican support.

  2. The Hill

    Fetterman warns he would leave Democratic Party if it turns back on Israel (opens The Hill)

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    Maverick Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has said he has “no plans” to leave the Democratic Party but he warned on Wednesday that if Democrats completely turn their backs on U.S. support for Israel that would cross a red line that could push him out of the party. “If our party ever becomes — and just...

  3. Phl17

    Fetterman warns he would leave Democratic Party if it 'turns back' on Israel (opens Phl17)

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    He says he's been approached by Republicans about leaving the Democratic Party but declined to divulge “private conversations.”

  4. FOX8 WGHP

    John Fetterman says he would leave Democratic Party if it 'turns back' on Israel (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    He says he's been approached by Republicans about leaving the Democratic Party but declined to divulge “private conversations.”

  5. Fox News

    Fetterman reveals what it would take for him to leave Democratic Party (opens Fox News)

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    John Fetterman says the Democratic Party becoming officially anti-Israel would be his red line, raising concerns about progressive candidates in primaries.

  6. GOP Daily Brief

    John Fetterman Reveals What It Would Take for Him to Leave Democrat Party (opens GOP Daily Brief)

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    The Democrat Party is splintering. Not quietly, either. What used to be a broad coalition — union workers, moderates, suburban parents — has devolved into...

  7. Objectivist

  8. Axios

    Fetterman threatens to abandon Democrats (opens Axios)

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    Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he'd leave the Democratic Party if it becomes the "anti-Israel party," though he signaled he had no plans to imminently depart the caucus. Why it matters: Republicans currently hold a narrow Senate majority, but with midterm elections looming, Fetterman's comments co…

  9. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Fetterman says he’d leave Democratic Party if it becomes anti-Israel. A majority of House Democrats voted to end aid. (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Rep. Brendan Boyle was the only House Democrat from Pennsylvania to vote against amendment that would cut $3.3 billion in aid to Israel.

  10. NBC News

    Sen. John Fetterman says he’ll leave the Democratic Party if it ‘officially’ becomes ‘anti-Israel’ (opens NBC News)

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    Sen. John Fetterman said he would leave the Democratic Party if it “officially” becomes “the anti-Israel party.”

  11. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Fetterman lays out ‘red line’ over leaving Democratic Party: Israel (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Manu Raju, Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — Sen. John Fetterman bluntly warned on Thursday that he would leave the Democratic Party if it adopts an anti-Israel policy — one of his most direct threats yet amid the first-term Pennsylvanian’s intensifying battle with progressives over the direction of their…

  12. PJ Media

  13. The Guardian

    John Fetterman says he would leave Democrats if they became ‘anti-Israel’ (opens The Guardian)

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    His comments come after 103 House Democrats backed an unsuccessful bid to halt billions in military aid to Israel Israel’s support among Democrats is starting to buckle Senator John Fetterman said he would consider leaving the Democratic party it ever became “the anti-Israel party”, as more than 100…

  14. Tampa Free Press

    Pennsylvania Sen. Fetterman Warns He Would Leave Dems Over Israel; Criticizes Party’s Trajectory (opens Tampa Free Press)

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    U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., stated he has no current plans to exit the Democratic Party, but declared he would feel compelled to do so if the party officially withdrew its support for Israel. “If our party ever becomes — and just makes it official — the anti-Israel party, that’s when I would le…

  15. Conservative Daily News

    John Fetterman Says This ‘One Condition’ Would Cause Him To Leave Democrat Party (opens Conservative Daily News)

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    by Nicole Silverio at CDN - Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday he would leave the Democratic Party if it became the “anti-Israel party.” Israel became a dividing issue for Democrats, as 103 House Democrats voted for Republican Kentucky Rep.

  16. Breitbart News

    Fetterman: Vote Against Israel Aid a 'Manifestation' of Dems Backing Away from Defending Jews, Which 'Won't Stop' (opens Breitbart News)

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    During an interview aired on Thursday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “The Record,” Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said that he has been warning that Democrats “are going to back, back, back, back away from Israel and not defend the Jewish community

  17. WFMZ Allentown

    Sen. Fetterman speaks out about possibility of leaving Democratic Party if it becomes 'anti-Israel party' (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Fetterman's relationship with fellow Democrats has soured due to high-profile splits with his party, most notably on Israel.

  18. Washington Times

    Fetterman cites anti-Israel sentiment in Democratic Party as reason to potentially leave (opens Washington Times)

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    Sen. John Fetterman threatened to leave the Democratic Party if it becomes the "anti-Israel party," in another move to distance himself from his left-leaning colleagues.

  19. Watch Dog Report

    Democrat Party Meltdown Brewing Over Israel (opens Watch Dog Report)

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    One senator just drew a hard exit line over Israel that exposes how close Democrats are to tearing themselves in two. Story Snapshot John Fetterman vows to leave Democrats if the party becomes officially anti-Israel More than 100 House Democrats already backed cutting or halting key Israel weapons G…

  20. Tampa Free Press

    Pennsylvania Sen. Fetterman Warns Democrat Dissing Of Israel Aid Could Force Him From Party (opens Tampa Free Press)

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    Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman suggested Sunday that he could consider leaving the Democratic Party to become an independent if it officially adopts a stance against providing military aid to Israel. Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union” with anchor Jake Tapper, Fetterman addressed the widening i…

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