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Fetterman viewed more favorably than GOP senator by Pennsylvania Republicans: Poll
The poll found 73% of Republicans view John Fetterman favorably, compared with 63% for David McCormick, while only 22% of Democrats back Fetterman.
- A new Inquirer/New York Times/Siena University poll published Tuesday shows two-thirds of likely Pennsylvania Democratic voters believe U.S. Sen. John Fetterman supports President Donald Trump too frequently, with about half viewing him as overly supportive of Israel.
- Fetterman's popularity has shifted dramatically, with 73% of Republicans now viewing him favorably compared to just 22% of Democrats—leaving him more popular among GOP voters than Pennsylvania's own Republican Sen. David McCormick, whom 63% of Republicans view favorably.
- About 67% of likely Democratic voters claim Fetterman supports the president too much, while 57% of Democrats younger than 30 criticize his stance on Israel. Retired salesman Joseph Jaskula said, "I'm so disappointed in him, I can't even see straight."
- Voters like Joseph Cook, an information technology project manager from Villanova University, describe the senator's political shifts as a "bait-and-switch." With 69% of Democrats holding unfavorable opinions, Fetterman could face an uphill battle if he seeks reelection in 2028.
- Despite his frequent critiques of fellow Democrats, Fetterman remains a reliable vote for the party's priorities in the Senate. He has explicitly stated he will "never" switch parties, even as he navigates these sharply divided views among Pennsylvania voters.
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POLL: 73% Of Republicans Approve Of Fetterman
The New York Times reports: Senator John Fetterman’s political loyalties have become an important question in Washington, with some of his fellow Democrats worrying that the Pennsylvanian could abandon the party just as it has an opportunity to claw back control of the Senate. In fact, Mr. Fetterman’s regular critiques of Democrats have made him so popular among Republicans in his home state that they now view him more warmly than Pennsylvania’s…
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Center
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- 57% of the sources are Center
57% Center
L 43%
C 57%
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