Fetterman irritates Democrats, attracts GOP supporters

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was seen by some Democrats at the start of 2025 as a possible contender for the 2028 presidential primary. 

But lately Fetterman has fallen out of favor with Democrats as he has increasingly bucked the party on a number of issues. 

On the government shutdown, Fetterman has openly questioned Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer’s (N.Y.) strategy of insisting on an extension of expiring, enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies ...