Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) confirmed Wednesday night he still plans to caucus with the Democratic Party despite making a video appearance during the Republican National Committee's midterm convention. “My remarks introduced Dave McCormick as a great American and friend.
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Fetterman surprises GOP convention, teases allegiance, then commits to caucusing with Democrats.
The candidate makes a surprise appearance at the GOP midterm convention, teases the room about where his true loyalty lies, and then clarifies he’ll still caucus with Democrats. The spectacle is a test of allegiance, with both parties watching. The tease is the game, but the answer is unchanged: he stays with his side. The party’s ask is to draw a crossover, but the invoice is loyalty. The stakes are the midterms, and the game is played in public. The candidate’s move is theater, the answer is policy, and the show is the loyalty test.
“If you want to know where he stands, just ask. He shows up at the other party’s event, hints at crossing over, then sticks with his side. The loyalty test is a game show now.”
“It’s healthy for politicians to keep everyone guessing. Fetterman’s presence is just outreach, not a switch. He’ll stick with the Democrats, but maybe not forever. Did I say that? I meant he’s reliable—mostly.”
The receipts
Senate Democrat John Fetterman drew a hard line after introducing Dave McCormick at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention.
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