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Pennsylvania Democrats Hesitant to Support Fetterman for 2028

4/22/2026

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Pennsylvania Democrats are hesitant to back Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for 2028, per Punchbowl News.
No Pennsylvania House Democrat has endorsed his candidacy, as many focus on the 2026 midterms.
Some representatives express concerns about Fetterman's health and voting record.
Fetterman has criticized his party on Israel and supported some policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
He says he will remain an independent voice within the Democratic Party.

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Pennsylvania Democrats are hesitant to back Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for 2028, per Punchbowl News.
No Pennsylvania House Democrat has endorsed his candidacy, as many focus on the 2026 midterms.
Some representatives express concerns about Fetterman's health and voting record.
Fetterman has criticized his party on Israel and supported some policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
He says he will remain an independent voice within the Democratic Party.