McCormick praises Fetterman’s willingness to ‘call out the craziness’ in Democratic Party
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- The Hillseen 12 Aug, 05:26description edited
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Sen. David McCormick (R-Pa.) on Sunday praised his colleague Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for being willing to "call out the craziness" in the Democratic Party, referring to the change among voters in favoring more radical, progressive candidates over more mainstream incumbents. McCormick told "The Cats Roundtable" host John Catsimatidis on WABC 770 AM that he...Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) on Sunday praised his colleague Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for being willing to "call out the craziness" in the Democratic Party, referring to the change among voters in favoring more radical, progressive candidates over more mainstream incumbents. McCormick told "The Cats Roundtable" host John Catsimatidis on WABC 770 AM that he...
- The Hillseen 9 Sept, 04:46description edited
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Pennsylvania Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.) said Sunday he “might” mount a primary challenge to Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) in 2028. “I might, I haven’t decided that. And to be really blunt, I’m doing everything I can right now to help Democrats in Pennsylvania flip congressional seats to give [Pennsylvania Gov.] Josh Shapiro a governing majority...Pennsylvania Rep. Chris Deluzio (D) said Sunday he “might” mount a primary challenge to Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) in 2028. “I might, I haven’t decided that. And to be really blunt, I’m doing everything I can right now to help Democrats in Pennsylvania flip congressional seats to give [Pennsylvania Gov.] Josh Shapiro a governing majority...
- The Hillseen 10 Sept, 05:22description edited
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Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) appeared in a video praising Sen. Dave McCormick (Pa.) at the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm convention Wednesday. "Why am I here talking to you today?" Fetterman said in a pre-recorded video. "Because, well, I'm a common sense Democrat." "David McCormick is the kind of senator that gets the job...Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.) appeared in a video praising fellow Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick (R) at the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm convention Wednesday. "Why am I here talking to you today?" Fetterman said in a prerecorded video. "Because, well, I'm a commonsense Democrat." "David McCormick is the kind of senator that gets the...
- The Hillseen 10 Sept, 19:05description edited
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Commentator Stephen A. Smith slammed Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for making a video appearance at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on its opening night Wednesday. Appearing on News Nation after Fetterman's video played, Smith said "Hell no" when asked by host Chris Cuomo if he believed it was “common sense for Fetterman to make that...Commentator Stephen A. Smith slammed Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for making a video appearance at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention on its opening night Wednesday. Appearing on NewsNation after Fetterman's video played, Smith said "hell no" when asked by host Chris Cuomo if he believed it was “common sense for Fetterman to make that...
- The Hillseen 10 Sept, 23:53description edited
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Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) didn’t mince words about Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and his video appearance at Republicans’ midterm convention, calling it a “stunt” that she said was “gravely disappointing.” “I will tell you from the ground from suburban Philadelphia, my constituents are livid,” Dean told reporters at House Democratic event responding to the GOP convention on...Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) didn’t mince words about Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and his video appearance at the Republican National Committee's (RNC) midterm convention, calling it a “stunt” that she said was “gravely disappointing.” “I will tell you from the ground from suburban Philadelphia, my constituents are livid,” Dean told reporters at a House Democratic event Thursday....
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- 9 Aug, 22:35McCormick praises Fetterman’s willingness to ‘call out the craziness’ in Democratic Party1 outlet
- 25 Aug, 19:21Poll: Pennsylvania Republicans like Fetterman more than the state's GOP senator10 outlets
- 9 Sept, 04:04Sen. John Fetterman's isolation from Democrats grows stark in Pennsylvania2 outlets
- 9 Sept, 22:17Exclusive: Fetterman to praise Trump in bombshell GOP convention video2 outlets
- 10 Sept, 01:17Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention2 outlets
- 10 Sept, 03:57Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman makes surprise appearance at RNC midterm convention4 outlets
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Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- The Hill22:35edited after publishing
Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) on Sunday praised his colleague Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for being willing to "call out the craziness" in the Democratic Party, referring to the change among voters in favoring more radical, progressive candidates over more mainstream incumbents. McCormick told "The Cats Roundtable" host John Catsimatidis on WABC 770 AM that he...
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- The Hill17:36
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he would not campaign against Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) in 2030 if the Republican chooses to run for a second term. In remarks made to the Washington Examiner, Fetterman was asked whether he would support or oppose McCormick’s potential run in four years. “Well, I would absolutely never move against...
Tue, 25 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill14:28first to report
Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.), a centrist Democrat who frequently criticizes his party for catering to its left-wing base, is more popular among Republicans in Pennsylvania than the state’s GOP senator, Dave McCormick, according to a new poll. A New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer and Siena University poll of registered voters in Pennsylvania found that 73...
- wcyb.com19:21
Seventy-three percent of Republicans said last week they have a positive opinion of the Democrat. Ten percent fewer said the same for Dave McCormick.
9 reprints
- wtov9.com25 Aug, 19:21their copy
- wchstv.com25 Aug, 19:21their copy
- fox17.com25 Aug, 19:21their copy
- weartv.com25 Aug, 19:21their copy
- kfdm.com25 Aug, 19:21their copy
- upnorthlive.com25 Aug, 19:21their copy
- news3lv.com25 Aug, 19:21their copy
- abc3340.com25 Aug, 19:21their copy
- foxrochester.com25 Aug, 19:21their copy
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- foxnews.com16:35
John Fetterman now holds a 73% favorability among Pennsylvania Republicans, surpassing Dave McCormick's 63%, as party switch speculation grows.
Fri, 4 September 2026
2 reports- The Hill15:52
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) reportedly canceled a meeting with three disabled veterans almost a year after he dismissed concerns about funding for a children’s hospital. The Wall Street Journal published a report Wednesday that alleged the first-term senator faked an illness to avoid meeting with the veterans, later opting to do an interview with Fox...
- The Hill19:29
Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) slammed his fellow Pennsylvania Democratic colleague Sen. John Fetterman on Thursday, calling him a “lazy trust fund baby" following reports that Fetterman has been neglecting his duties as a senator. “John Fetterman is a disgrace,” the congressman said in a post on social platform X. “Our state deserves better than a...
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- The Hill19:16edited after publishing
Pennsylvania Rep. Chris Deluzio (D) said Sunday he “might” mount a primary challenge to Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) in 2028. “I might, I haven’t decided that. And to be really blunt, I’m doing everything I can right now to help Democrats in Pennsylvania flip congressional seats to give [Pennsylvania Gov.] Josh Shapiro a governing majority...
Wed, 9 September 2026
4 reports- abcnews.com04:04
Sen. John Fetterman is on shaky ground with Democrats in his home state of Pennsylvania
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- standardspeaker.com9 Sept, 15:35their copy
- Axios22:17
DALLAS — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) is preparing to make a bombshell appearance Wednesday night at the GOP convention, in a video praising President Trump and Republican Sen. Dave McCormick for helping America's steel industry, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Fetterman's stunning turn — a Democratic senator in a supporting role at the GOP's showcase campaign event, fewer than eight weeks before the Nov. 3 midterms — marks a dramatic escalation in Fetterman's growing estrangement...
- The Hill23:17edited after publishing
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.) appeared in a video praising fellow Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick (R) at the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm convention Wednesday. "Why am I here talking to you today?" Fetterman said in a prerecorded video. "Because, well, I'm a commonsense Democrat." "David McCormick is the kind of senator that gets the...
- Google News - Top Stories23:27
Exclusive: Fetterman to praise Trump in bombshell GOP convention video axios.com Fetterman appears at RNC midterm convention in surprise video, vows to work with Trump on steel CBS News Democrat John Fetterman praises Republican colleague and rejects ‘socialism’ in surprise midterm convention video – live The Guardian Live updates: Democratic Sen. Fetterman appears in surprise video at GOP midterm convention CNN Sen. John Fetterman’s isolation from Democrats grows stark in Pennsylvania AP News
Thu, 10 September 2026
17 reports- The Guardian World00:24
Senator praises ‘great friend’ Dave McCormick and says he will help him and Trump to support steel in Pennsylvania Democratic senator John Fetterman made a surprise virtual appearance at the Republican midterm convention, delivering a video address supporting Dave McCormick, a Republican senator in Pennsylvania. Fetterman, who has increasingly broken with his party since his election in 2022, said in the video that he would always reject “extremes and socialism”, repeating an oft-used...
- NPR News01:17
The Pennsylvania Democrat has already had a strained relationship with many inside his party. In the video, he spoke about working with Trump but did not outright praise him.
- Google News - Top Stories01:17
Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention NPR Live updates: Trump speech at RNC midterm convention after surprise Fetterman video CNN Trump implores voters to ‘pretend that I’m on the ballot’ as he tries to boost vulnerable Republicans ahead of midterms – live The Guardian Sen. John Fetterman’s isolation from Democrats grows stark in Pennsylvania AP News Sen. Fetterman praises Sen. McCormick, promises bipartisan effort to protect steel WGAL
- Al Jazeera English01:54
Pennsylvania senator who has clashed with party over Israel support says he will reject 'the extremes and socialism'.
- The Hill03:19
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) confirmed Wednesday night he still plans to caucus with the Democratic Party despite making a video appearance during the Republican National Committee's midterm convention. “My remarks introduced Dave McCormick as a great American and friend. We are in different parties, but we are both Team PA,” Fetterman said in a statement...
- wchstv.com03:57
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman made a surprise appearance at the GOP midterm convention via video.
3 reprints
- news3lv.com10 Sept, 03:57their copy
- nbcmontana.com10 Sept, 03:57their copy
- katu.com10 Sept, 03:57their copy
- Google News - Top Stories05:07
‘Lifelong Democrat’ Fetterman Insists He’s Not Switching Parties After GOP Convention Appearance Forbes Fetterman Has a Surprise Cameo at Trump’s Convention The New York Times ‘All the persuasiveness of a North Korean newscast’: Democrats decry Fetterman video at GOP convention The Guardian Trump delivers keynote speech to conclude Day 1 of Republican midterm convention I Live Updates Fox News Democratic Sen. Fetterman speaks at a GOP midterm convention, fueling party-switch fears AP News
- crooksandliars.com11:05
This traitor can't be kicked to the curb soon enough.
- The Hill12:03
Political commentator Bill O'Reilly suggested Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who once vowed to leave the Democratic Party if its policy position toward Israel changes, "is going to be a Republican." O'Reilly told NewsNation's Chris Cuomo late Wednesday that during a previous town hall featuring Fetterman, he recalled telling the senator that he would "have to...
- The Hill12:57edited after publishing
Commentator Stephen A. Smith slammed Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for making a video appearance at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention on its opening night Wednesday. Appearing on NewsNation after Fetterman's video played, Smith said "hell no" when asked by host Chris Cuomo if he believed it was “common sense for Fetterman to make that...
- The Hill14:10
Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.) said Wednesday that Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was “nowhere to be found” in his home state. In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Deluzio commented on the growing tension between Fetterman and his constituents in the Keystone State. “My constituents and folks all over Pennsylvania are pretty frustrated with John Fetterman,”...
- The Hill14:58
The Philadelphia Inquirer editorial board went after Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) following recent reporting on the senator’s work habits and his video appearance at the GOP’s midterm convention. “News flash: U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is still an embarrassment. The Pennsylvania Democrat enjoys one of the cushiest jobs in America, but he can’t perform basic duties...
- The Guardian World16:37
Surprise appearance by Pennsylvania senator raises fresh questions over loyalty to and future in Democratic party The Democratic senator John Fetterman’s decision to address the Republican National Committee (RNC) midterm convention via video sparked a furious response from some members of his party. Fetterman’s surprise appearance – and praise of his fellow Pennsylvania senator, Republican Dave McCormick – raised fresh questions over his loyalty to, and future inside, the Democratic party....
- The Hill17:34edited after publishing
Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) didn’t mince words about Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and his video appearance at the Republican National Committee's (RNC) midterm convention, calling it a “stunt” that she said was “gravely disappointing.” “I will tell you from the ground from suburban Philadelphia, my constituents are livid,” Dean told reporters at a House Democratic event Thursday....
- Google News - Top Stories19:59
Fetterman fundraising off GOP midterm convention appearance The Hill ‘All the persuasiveness of a North Korean newscast’: Democrats denounce Fetterman video at GOP convention theguardian.com Fetterman’s GOP convention video caught even some of his staffers off guard CNN Sen. John Fetterman makes a surprise cameo praising Republicans at the GOP convention NBC News Fetterman's video for RNC midterm convention sparks strong reaction from Democrats across Pennsylvania CBS News
- The Hill19:59
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Thursday circulated a fundraising text springboarding off his surprise video appearance at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, a cameo that has triggered the fury of some of Fetterman’s Democratic critics. The fundraising text highlights his bipartisan work with Republican Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and links to an ActBlue fundraising...
- Bloomberg Politics20:14
For months, Democrats in Pennsylvania have watched Senator John Fetterman appear to drift further from the party that elected him. His appearance at the Republican convention in Texas this week was a breaking point for some.
Fri, 11 September 2026
2 reports- The Hill03:24
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMM) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said on a podcast Thursday that he wants Sen. John Fetterman (D), his rival in Pennsylvania's 2022 Senate race, to cross the aisle and join the Republican party. Oz's comments come a day after Fetterman's surprise video appearance at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention...
- The Hill10:00
Sen. John Fetterman's (D-Pa.) surprise video appearance at the Republican National Committee's (RNC) first-ever midterm convention is roiling Democrats in Washington, who are growing exasperated by his frequent Fox News appearances and criticisms of democratic socialists. Political strategists and analysts say that Fetterman’s low approval ratings among Democratic voters in Pennsylvania would have already made...