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Fetterman Admits Democrats Misjudged Filibuster, Calls for Bipartisanship

2/15/2026

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In a February 14, 2026 Fox News interview, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) acknowledged Democrats were mistaken in pushing to eliminate the filibuster, saying, "We wanted to eliminate it, now we love it."
He described voter ID as a reasonable concept and noted a lack of Republican support for the SAVE Act.
The remarks signal a shift in Democratic views on the filibuster and underscore challenges in bipartisan support for measures.

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In a February 14, 2026 Fox News interview, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) acknowledged Democrats were mistaken in pushing to eliminate the filibuster, saying, "We wanted to eliminate it, now we love it."
He described voter ID as a reasonable concept and noted a lack of Republican support for the SAVE Act.
The remarks signal a shift in Democratic views on the filibuster and underscore challenges in bipartisan support for measures.