A Democratic senator from Pennsylvania delivered an unexpected virtual address at the Republican midterm convention, praising a fellow state senator and pledging support for his campaign. The appearance marked a rare public break from his party, as he reiterated opposition to progressive policies while aligning with Republican critiques of the Democratic left. The endorsement came amid growing political divisions, highlighting shifting alliances in the lead-up to key elections. The move underscores the senator’s evolving stance since taking office.
Senator praises ‘great friend’ Dave McCormick and says he will help him and Trump to support steel in PennsylvaniaDemocratic 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 Republican critique of the Democratic party’s increasingly popular left wing. Continue reading...
