US EditionGOP Chairman Considers Re-Election Support for Fetterman if He Switches Parties
Greg Rothman said he could back the senator if he joins Republicans, citing polling that shows 73% of state GOP voters approve of Fetterman.
- On Saturday, Pennsylvania Republican Party Chairman Greg Rothman said the GOP could support incumbent Democrat John Fetterman in 2028 if he switches parties, while evaluating other Senate candidates.
- Rothman argued that despite 80% disagreement on policy, Fetterman aligns with Republicans on immigration, Iran, and Israel, citing the Reagan principle: "if you're 20% with me, you're 100% my friend."
- Data from a Quinnipiac University Poll shows 73% of Republicans approve of Fetterman's job performance versus only 22% of Democrats, representing a 108-point swing from his +68 standing with Democrats in 2023.
- Fetterman recently claimed the Democratic Party is "governed by the TDS" in a podcast interview, though he has repeatedly rejected the idea of switching parties.
- Should Fetterman seek reelection in 2028 as a Democrat, he may face primary challengers including U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-2nd District, Chris Deluzio, D-17th District, and former U.S. Reps. Conor Lamb and Susan Wild.
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‘If you’re 20% with me, you’re 100% my friend’: Is this Democrat senator preparing to switch parties?
Source link (The Center Square) – While the governor’s race took center stage at the conservative-backed Pennsylvania Leadership Conference over the weekend, there was another statewide Democrat’s 2028 campaign that wasn’t too far from mind. Pennsylvania Republican Party Chairman Greg Rothman told The Center Square he’s spoken with several people interested in running for U.S.
GOP chairman considers re-election support for Fetterman if he switches parties
While the governor’s race took center stage at the conservative-backed Pennsylvania Leadership Conference over the weekend, there was another statewide Democrat’s 2028 campaign that wasn’t too far from mind.
GOP chairman considers re-election support for Fetterman if he switches parties | The Highland County Press
Pennsylvania Republican Party Chairman Greg Rothman told The Center Square he’s spoken with several people interested in running for U.S. Senate in two years’ time, though supporting incumbent Democrat John Fetterman isn’t off the table either – as long as he switches parties.
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