Dems Plot Fetterman Ouster

Fetterman was the last Democrat senator to flip a Republican-held Senate seat in 2022, and remains broadly popular with Pennsylvania voters for his moderate positions, including a softening stance on joining obstructionist Democrats in fighting President Donald Trump, rebuking Israel, and keeping the government shut down.

Party insiders say some Democrats believe Fetterman might not seek reelection, pointing to his growing distance from the party's left and his discomfort with partisan obstructionist politics working against the sitting president, according to Axios.

A September Quinnipiac poll found Fetterman's overall approval remains positive statewide.

Speculation has swirled about a potential party switch, which Fetterman has repeatedly denied.

The jockeying underscores a deeper divide among Democrats over whether to embrace more moderates in a bid to win swing states like Pennsylvania — or to double down on progressive priorities. The 2028 primary could become a major test of the party's future direction.

Fetterman is one of the very few Democrats who accept Newsmax appearance invites, appearing on "The Record With Greta Van Susteren" once or twice a week for the past few months.