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Fetterman Faces 54% Disapproval Amid Party Division

10/1/2025

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Quinnipiac poll: Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) shows 54% disapproval and 33% approval among Pennsylvania Democrats; Republicans approve 62% (up from 16%), independents 43%–43%.
Fetterman has voted with Republicans on key issues, including a House GOP bill.
He criticized Democratic leadership's shutdown strategy and denies plans to switch parties.
He addressed media portrayals of his mental health.

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Quinnipiac poll: Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) shows 54% disapproval and 33% approval among Pennsylvania Democrats; Republicans approve 62% (up from 16%), independents 43%–43%.
Fetterman has voted with Republicans on key issues, including a House GOP bill.
He criticized Democratic leadership's shutdown strategy and denies plans to switch parties.
He addressed media portrayals of his mental health.