Fetterman Calls Himself 'Lifelong Republican' at Texas Festival, Then Reaffirms Democratic Ties
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 27
Fetterman Calls Himself 'Lifelong Republican' at Texas Festival, Then Reaffirms Democratic Ties
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 27
Summary
John Fetterman drew laughs at the Texas Tribune Festival after answering a question about running as an independent by mistakenly calling himself a “lifelong Republican” before immediately correcting himself.
The Pennsylvania senator used the moment to say he has no reason to leave the Democratic Party, even while acknowledging frustration inside the party over his willingness to work with Republicans.
Fetterman said he has “no path as a Republican,” though he argued Democrats have become less welcoming on issues such as support for Israel, a stance that has sharpened tensions with progressives.
The slip landed amid renewed speculation about his political future after he recently appeared in a video introducing Republican Sen. Dave McCormick at an RNC midterm event and had earlier floated leaving his caucus over anti-Israel positions.