Fetterman says no to party switch: 'I’d be a terrible Republican'

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman has quashed speculation about a potential party switch, firmly declaring his allegiance to the Democratic Party. In a statement aimed at putting to rest rumors about his political affiliation, Fetterman emphasized that he remains a core Democrat, stating he would be "a terrible Republican" if he were to switch parties. The comments come as Fetterman reflects on his historic upset victory in the 2022 Senate election, where he unseated long-time Republican Sen. Pat Toomey. Fetterman's reassurance is likely to ease concerns among Democrats, who may have been worried about the potential loss of a key senator in a crucial battleground state.

Centrist Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is pouring water on speculation that he might switch parties by declaring that he’s a Democrat at his core and that he would be “a terrible Republican.” Fetterman insisted he hasn't "changed” since winning the Pennsylvania Senate seat long held by Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) — a victory that helped...