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Sen. John Fetterman makes a surprise cameo praising Republicans at the GOP convention
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Sen. John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, appeared via video at the Republican midterm convention praising GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick and expressing willingness to work with former President Donald Trump.
- Fetterman described himself as a "common-sense Democrat" rejecting extremes and socialism, and endorsed McCormick as a senator who "gets the job done" and fights for Pennsylvania.
- The bipartisan relationship between Fetterman and McCormick has drawn criticism from Democrats, with former aides calling Fetterman's support for Republicans "pathetic" and questioning the political wisdom of aligning with Trump, who has low approval ratings in the state.
- Reports have surfaced about Fetterman's disengagement with constituents, but McCormick defended him following the negative coverage, highlighting their close personal and political ties.
- The event and Fetterman's remarks come just eight weeks before the midterm elections, stirring controversy within Democratic circles about his party loyalty and political strategy.
