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Fetterman defends political identity, weighs potential role as 51st senator

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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) defended his position as a Democrat on Saturday despite straying from the party on key issues — but refused to speculate how he would break ties if his party attained a 51-seat majority this November.

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Philadelphia Inquirer
John Fetterman’s favorability dips as voters see him more as a Republican than a Democrat (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Sep 24, 2026
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Three quarters of likely Democratic voters view the Pennsylvania senator as more of a Republican in a poll conducted after Fetterman participated in Donald Trump's midterm convention.
The Daily Signal
Fetterman Talks Like a Republican, but His Record Says Democrat (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Sep 25, 2026
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A year ago, Sen. John Fetterman’s estrangement from the Democrats seemed like an amusing political sideshow. Now the Pennsylvania Democrat is appearing at a GOP convention and being openly courted by Republican leadership.
ABC 27 Harrisburg
Fetterman defends political identity, weighs potential role as 51st senator (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)
Published Sep 27, 2026
ABC 27 Harrisburg's feed description
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) defended his position as a Democrat on Saturday despite straying from the party on key issues — but refused to speculate how he would break ties if his party attained a 51-seat majority this November.

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