John Fetterman and David McCormick Debate in Boston
- Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman and David McCormick debated in Boston, discussing key issues like Medicaid reforms and border security, with the event moderated by Shannon Bream from Fox News Sunday.
- The debate was part of The Senate Project, aimed at fostering bipartisan dialogue, as noted by Kennedy Institute Chairman Bruce Percelay.
- Fetterman opposed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's Medicaid reforms, emphasizing that most Medicaid recipients are vulnerable populations and highlighting his commitment to helping those in need.
- Both senators agreed on the necessity of strengthening border security and expressed optimism regarding Nippon Steel's investment in U.S. Steel.
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FETTERMAN, McCORMICK DISCUSS A RANGE OF ISSUES AT EDWARD KENNEDY INSTITUTE
BOSTON, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and David McCormick (R-PA) embodied bipartisanship today at the most recent installment of The Senate Project series at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.
Fetterman McCormick Senate Showdown - American Faith
Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick faced off in a televised “Senate showdown” hosted by Fox News, exchanging views on key issues while maintaining a friendly, respectful tone. The senators discussed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with McCormick defending its proposed Medicaid reforms and Fetterman opposing them. Fetterman argued the bill’s provisions would harm programs like Medicaid and SNAP, though he acknowledged McCormi…

Pennsylvania senators John Fetterman, Dave McCormick meet for debate and essentially fail to disagree
Pennsylvania’s U.S. senators met in Boston on Monday for what was billed as a “vigorous” debate between opposing ideologies, but what actually occurred was the sort of bipartisan collegiality rarely seen in Washington at present. Sens. John Fetterman and David McCormick, a Democrat and Republican both in their first terms, struggled to find uncommon ground when they met for the sixth debate in a series of meetings dubbed “The Senate Project.” Or…
McCormick, Fetterman congenial on likes and differences
(The Center Square) – In what was billed as a “Senate showdown,” Fox News hosted a congenial discussion between U.S. senators from Pennsylvania and self-described friends Dave McCormick and John Fetterman.
Fetterman and McCormick, Democratic and Republican senators from Pennsylvania, debate in Boston - The Boston Globe
Senator John Fetterman and Senator David McCormick disagreed over the proposed extension of tax cuts known as the Big Beautiful Bill, currently before the Senate.
Debate between Sens. John Fetterman, Dave McCormick touches on media ‘smears,’ support for Israel, and Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Republican Dave McCormick said he thought public support could have "hurt" Democrat John Fetterman amid scrutiny during televised debate between the Pa. senators.
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