Newsweek: John Fetterman 'Of Course' Being Wooed by GOP Amid Liberal Backlash--Senator

[Dennis Donovan]

Newsweek - John Fetterman 'Of Course' Being Wooed by GOP Amid Liberal Backlash—Senator

Published May 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM EDT
Adeola Adeosun

Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego says that Republicans are actively attempting to sway Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman to the right, bluntly stating "of course" when asked if the GOP is trying to sway Fetterman their way.

These comments come as Fetterman faces growing criticism from fellow Democrats and questions about his health, while receiving unusual public support from Republican senators.

Newsweek reached out to Fetterman's office via email on Sunday for comment.

Why It Matters
These cross-party dynamic highlights growing tensions within the Democratic Party and potential realignment pressures in Congress.

While Fetterman has repeatedly stated he will not change parties, the situation reflects broader ideological fractures, particularly around issues like Israel policy and tax legislation, that could impact Democratic unity during a politically divisive period.

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[Irish_Dem]

1. Manchin, Sinema, etc.

[JBTaurus83]

2. Exactly.

We will now spend the next 3 years kissing this idiots ass.

[Irish_Dem]

3. Getting bribes/cash from both sides has to be lucrative.

[Mosby]

9. According to Forbes his net worth is 46 million.

So I don't think he is in this for the money.

[Irish_Dem]

11. Rich people usually want more money.

They never have enough.
The more they have, the more they want.

[Torchlight]

14. I doubt 46 million can assuage humanity's greed.

I think more money is the second of his three goals.

[FBaggins]

15. Probably not

Manchin and Sinema were the deciding votes between success and failure.

Now we're three votes down (four if you count the VP). There's little need to kiss up to someone who can only help you lose by one fewer vote.

We can't afford to fall further behind - so they need to be nice enough to him to keep him from switching parties. But that's about it.

[bucolic_frolic]

4. Long term double agent, or recent conversion?

His image never made any sense for this state. Small city mayor, unconventional garb, for the people. It didn't ring. Now it does.

[LymphocyteLover]

5. He's always been an oddball, more in the Bernie mold. Never has been good on racial issues

[JanMichael]

6. I imagine he would be divorced quickly.

[JI7]

7. I don't think he has really changed on issues

There might be some differences in how he comes off because of the health issues but also because of his state moving more right . And he has always been pro Israel.

[Javaman]

8. what I find interesting is that it took a stroke for him to suddenly like the orange asshole

what does that say about the orange assholes legacy supporters lol

[Initech]

10. The GOP takes everything they can't have.

They are a bunch of authoritarian moochers.

[tirebiter]

12. Let it go. Fettermans a Democrat.

Fetterman always was a Democrat We’ve got anti Trump Republicans like David Jolly registering as Democrats now., I want them to feel welcome. We need a majority. Sinema was the real problem. She started off as a Green and voting against us, we can’t afford this bs.

[intheflow]

13. Democrats: "John, you're really acting strange. You okay?"

Republicans: "John, you are crazy as fuck. Come and join our team!"