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Fetterman and McCormick Launch Common Ground PA Fundraising

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 2:03 PM UTC · How we work

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Fetterman Launches Fundraising

Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania appeared in a video at the GOP convention in Dallas on September 9, 2026, introducing Dave McCormick.
His claim he would quit party if it became anti-Israel aligned with poll showing 52% of voters want him to leave.
VoteHub said Fetterman aligned with President Donald Trump 28% of votes, highest for Senate Democrat.
Fetterman and Senator Dave McCormick launched a joint fundraising committee called Common Ground PA.

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Fetterman Appears RNC

Senator John Fetterman appeared in a pre-recorded video at the Republican National Committee midterm convention in Dallas on September 9, 2026, introducing Senator Dave McCormick.
Pennsylvania Democrats condemned the video as a betrayal of constituents and party loyalty, urging Fetterman to refocus on Democratic priorities.
Congressman Chris Deluzio said Pennsylvania voters were frustrated by Fetterman's appearance.
Democratic leaders are considering Rep. Chris Deluzio as a consensus candidate for 2028 Senate race.

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Senator John Fetterman and Senator Dave McCormick created a joint fundraising committee called Common Ground PA.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

When Senator John Fetterman appeared with Republican Dave McCormick at a GOP convention in Dallas in September 2026, critics recalled Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s March 1995 party switch, which made him the last Republican to hold Colorado’s Class 3 Senate seat. Campbell’s move shows how cross-aisle switches can reshape Senate balances and spark intra-party disputes.

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Fetterman Launches Fundraising

Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania appeared in a video at the GOP convention in Dallas on September 9, 2026, introducing Dave McCormick.
His claim he would quit party if it became anti-Israel aligned with poll showing 52% of voters want him to leave.
VoteHub said Fetterman aligned with President Donald Trump 28% of votes, highest for Senate Democrat.
Fetterman and Senator Dave McCormick launched a joint fundraising committee called Common Ground PA.

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