How many times do I have to say it? And that's the point. So, wait until after the midterms and see what happens.
John Fetterman
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John Karl Fetterman is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Pennsylvania since January 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of the 34th lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania from January 2019 to January 2023. Fetterman is known for his progressive stance on various issues, including education and food security.
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October 11, 2026
And now, if we do win, and I'm 51, people can remember, 'Hey, that's why it's mathematically possible to retain the majority,' because I was able to win a state like Pennsylvania.
— John Fetterman
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by number of sources- Yes, I'm a Democrat. Why am I here talking to you today? Because, well, I'm a common sense Democrat.6 sources2026npr.org
- I have this opportunity to introduce this great American, a great senator, and yes, he’s in a different party, but I’m proud to count him as my great friend.5 sources2026lailluminator.com
- We’ve got to find a way to pass this thing because people are coming all the way from my state saying, ‘We can’t keep waiting for this,’4 sources2026iowacapitaldispatch.com
- Why am I here talking to you today? Because. Well, I'm a commonsense Democrat. I'm always going to stand with America. I'm always going to reject the extremes and socialism and that anti-American way of life.3 sources2026foxnews.com
- I'm a lifelong Democrat who votes overwhelmingly with my party — and should the Senate flip in November, I will still be the 51st vote that I ran on.3 sources2026foxnews.com
- I’m always going to reject the extremes and socialism and that anti-American way of life.3 sources2026foxnews.com
Let’s revisit after the midterms, and let’s see what happens – you know – if I happen to be 51.
If the Democratic Party votes me out or expels me, they’re always entitled to do that
Do you think it's right and smart to shut our government down? No, Democrats, we used to say, 'No, never, never do that.
We’ve got to find a way to pass this thing because people are coming all the way from my state saying, ‘We can’t keep waiting for this,’
“Dave McCormick is the kind of senator that gets the job done, and he’s going to fight for Pennsylvania. I’m proud to count him as my friend,”
I have this opportunity to introduce this great American, a great senator, and yes, he’s in a different party, but I’m proud to count him as my great friend.
That’s exactly the kind of thing that we will work together and will work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way of life right here in the Steel Valley.
I’m always going to reject the extremes and socialism and that anti-American way of life.
I'm a lifelong Democrat who votes overwhelmingly with my party — and should the Senate flip in November, I will still be the 51st vote that I ran on.





