Democrats Are Trying to Figure Out What to Do About John Fetterman. One of Them Is Stepping Up
- Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania faces growing criticism within his party amid increased public and political scrutiny in 2025.
- This pressure arises from frustrations with Fetterman’s cooperative stance toward Republicans, his support for Israel’s war on Hamas, and concerns over his engagement with constituents.
- Meanwhile, former Congressman Conor Lamb has reemerged as a prominent town hall headliner across Pennsylvania, often criticized Democrats including Fetterman, and is frequently asked about a potential primary challenge.
- A June 2025 poll surveying 713 likely Pennsylvania voters shows Fetterman holds 45% approval overall, 41% among Democrats, with 39% disapproving and a notable vulnerability in a Democratic primary contest.
- These developments suggest ongoing intra-party debate about Fetterman’s future ahead of his 2028 reelection eligibility, shaped by progressive groups, activists like Indivisible PA, and political figures such as Lamb.
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Democrats 'Stepping Up' to Fight Member of Senate Caucus With the Nerve to Have His Own Opinions
Democrats didn’t really have too much of a problem when then-Lt. Gov. John Fetterman dropped out view after a stroke incapacitated him just before the 2022 Senate primary in Pennsylvania. […] The post Democrats 'Stepping Up' to Fight Member of Senate Caucus With the Nerve to Have His Own Opinions appeared first on The Western Journal.


Pennsylvania progressives turn back to former Fetterman foe as congressman spurns party line
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Pennsylvania progressives turn back to former Fetterman foe
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With some Democrats angry at John Fetterman, a potential primary challenger emerges
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania isn’t up for reelection until 2028, but already a one-time primary foe, former U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, is crisscrossing Pennsylvania and social media, looking and sounding like he’s preparing to challenge Fetterman again. At town hall after town hall across Pennsylvania, Democrats and allied progressive groups aren’t hearing from Fetterman in person — or Republicans who control Washington, for that ma…

Fetterman Is Stuck Between a Rock and a 'Hard' GOP Place
SP&R’s latest Pennsylvania poll conducted June 16-21 (with 713 Likely voters) shows U.S. Sen. John Fetterman with a 41% job approval after two and a half years in office. On the surface, this isn’t so bad. For comparison, former U.S.…
Fetterman faces Democratic pushback as Lamb tours Pennsylvania
ENOLA — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania isn't even up for reelection until 2028, but already a one-time primary foe, former U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, is crisscrossing Pennsylvania and social media, looking and sounding like he's preparing to challenge Fetterman again. At town hall after town hall across Pennsylvania, Democrats and allied progressive groups aren't hearing from Fetterman in person — or Republicans who control Washington…
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