How John Fetterman is Viewed By Republicans Amid Effort To Flip Him
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has seen high approval ratings among Republicans despite remaining a registered Democrat. He has recently broken with his party on several issues, including supporting Trump administration actions and advancing Republican-led initiatives. While there are unverified reports of GOP efforts to recruit him, Fetterman has repeatedly stated he will not switch parties.
- ▪A December 2025 Emerson College poll found 57 percent of Pennsylvania Republicans approved of Fetterman, compared to 31 percent of Democrats.
- ▪By February 2026, a Quinnipiac University Poll showed 73 percent of Pennsylvania Republicans approved of Fetterman, while only 22 percent of Democrats did.
- ▪Fetterman supported President Trump's strikes on Iran and voted to advance Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
- ▪He suggested building a White House ballroom after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, referencing 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.'
- ▪Fetterman told POLITICO and Fox News he is not leaving the Democratic Party and called the idea of becoming a Republican 'a s****y Republican.'
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By Kate PlummerSenior US News ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is broadly popular among Republicans, according to recent polling conducted in the last six months.The positive polling comes amid reports that Republicans are trying to persuade Fetterman to flip his allegiance to their party ahead of challenging midterms elections in which Republicans seek to maintain key seats.This year, Republicans are defending a 53 seat majority in the Senate, with 35 seats up for grabs.
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