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Thune Says Republicans Contacted Fetterman About Party Switch

8/27/2026

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) said Republicans have contacted Senator John Fetterman about a possible party switch.
A New York Times-Philadelphia Inquirer-Siena poll found 73% of Pennsylvania Republicans view Fetterman favorably.
The same poll showed 63% of Pennsylvania Republicans view GOP Senator Dave McCormick favorably.
Fetterman said he would leave the Democratic Party only if it officially became an anti-Israel party.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) said Republicans have contacted Senator John Fetterman about a possible party switch.
A New York Times-Philadelphia Inquirer-Siena poll found 73% of Pennsylvania Republicans view Fetterman favorably.
The same poll showed 63% of Pennsylvania Republicans view GOP Senator Dave McCormick favorably.
Fetterman said he would leave the Democratic Party only if it officially became an anti-Israel party.