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September 27, 2026
Sen. John Fetterman Corrects Himself After Calling Himself a 'Lifelong Republican'
- During a discussion at the Texas Tribune Festival, Senator John Fetterman mistakenly referred to himself as a 'lifelong Republican' before quickly correcting himself to 'lifelong Democrat.'
- His comments, which drew laughter, highlight ongoing speculation about his party loyalty amid recent bipartisan actions.
- Fetterman has denied any intention to switch parties, stating he would only leave the Democrats if they became 'the anti-Israel party.'
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- John Fetterman accidentally calls himself a 'lifelong Republican' at Texas Tribune FestivalSep 27, 2026 at 7:11 PM · Fox News
- John Fetterman accidentally calls himself ‘a lifelong Republican’Sep 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Guardian