{"id":2372979,"date":"2024-11-24T20:17:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T01:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-focused-on-his-senate-work-over-finding-democratic-partys-next-leader-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-24T20:18:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T01:18:22","slug":"fetterman-focused-on-his-senate-work-over-finding-democratic-partys-next-leader-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-focused-on-his-senate-work-over-finding-democratic-partys-next-leader-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Fetterman focused on his Senate work over finding Democratic Party\u2019s next leader &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffetterman-focused-on-his-senate-work-over-finding-democratic-partys-next-leader-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2372979&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has stated that he is prioritizing his duties in the Senate over discussions\u2062 regarding the future \u200dleadership of the Democratic Party, particularly in light\u2063 of the 2024 election. Although there are speculations about potential candidates who could emerge as the face of the party after Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s defeat in the presidential race, Fetterman expressed his focus on current issues rather than searching for a new party leader. \u2064He emphasized the need for action in the Senate to counter actions by the \u2062Republican majority, including potential \u200dchanges to legislative processes like the filibuster. Fetterman also indicated a willingness to support certain nominees from President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s Cabinet, expressing favorable views\u2063 towards Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and openness to Dr. \u200cMehmet Oz, whom he previously competed against in a \u2064Senate race, for the position of head of the Centers for \u200bMedicare and Medicaid\u2064 Services.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Fetterman focused on his Senate work over finding Democratic Party&rsquo;s next leader<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1890597\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-fetterman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">John Fetterman<\/a> (D-PA) dismissed the idea of finding the next leader of the Democratic Party following the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">2024 election<\/a>, stating he is instead focused on the present work he faces as senator.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Following Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Kamala Harris&rsquo;s<\/a> loss to President-elect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> in the presidential election, some Democrats have been considered as possible candidates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3220326\/five-democrats-prime-position-face-party-2028\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">as the new face of the party<\/a>, including Govs. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), Josh Shapiro (D-PA), and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. When Fetterman was asked his thoughts on the matter, however, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pennsylvania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Pennsylvania<\/a> senator contended his thoughts are on other topics.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t look for a leader in my party, it&rsquo;s just like, &lsquo;Hey, we&rsquo;re just going to keep doing what we&rsquo;re doing here, for me personally, in the Senate,&rsquo;&rdquo; Fetterman said on <em>Fox News Sunday<\/em>, guest-hosted by Gillian Turner. &ldquo;Before the election, I tried to describe that if Trump wins, and if we don&rsquo;t show up now, he&rsquo;s going to get the House and the majority, he&rsquo;s going to get the Senate, which that happened. And then now, you have the Supreme Court is now in a position with a 6-3 strong, conservative slant, so they&rsquo;re going to be able to [do] a lot of things.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 360px; min-width: 320px; min-height: 180px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share.php?id=2706816&amp;userid=11311&amp;loginid=9421&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=00709b5b56cf5c9c4480bdafbdda5aca\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fetterman also floated the possibility that Trump could push for dropping the filibuster, as removing the roadblock of requiring 60 votes for legislation would make it easier for the Republican-controlled Senate to pass legislation before the 2026 midterm elections.<\/p>\n<p>In regards to who he could vote to confirm among Trump&rsquo;s Cabinet nominees, Fetterman spoke favorably of Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marco-rubio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Marco Rubio<\/a> (R-FL), the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-kelly-same-people-criticizing-trump-peddled-russia-collusion-hoax\/\" title=\"Mike Kelly: Same People Criticizing Trump Peddled Russia Collusion Hoax\">president-elect<\/a>&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s nominee for secretary of state. The senator said he was a &ldquo;fan&rdquo; of Rubio and that he would &ldquo;enthusiastically&rdquo; vote in favor of him for the position.<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman also addressed the possibility of voting to confirm Dr. Mehmet Oz as the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, stating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3239750\/fetterman-slams-democrat-freakouts-support-oz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">he is &ldquo;open&rdquo; to hear what the nominee has to say<\/a>. Oz and Fetterman previously ran against each other in Pennsylvania&rsquo;s 2022 Senate race, with Fetterman stating he has no &ldquo;bitterness&rdquo; against his former opponent when looking back on their competition.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the confirmation of Trump&rsquo;s nominees, Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ron-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Ron Johnson<\/a> (R-WI) argued that Senate Republicans recognize how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3240574\/trump-earned-cabinet-selections-ahead-of-senate-vote-ron-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trump has &ldquo;earned the right&rdquo; to select who he wants in his Cabinet<\/a>, and that Trump&rsquo;s win gave him &ldquo;a mandate&rdquo; to enact the change voters demand. Some of the jobs the incoming Trump administration will have to achieve, Johnson assessed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-has-earned-his-cabinet-selections-ahead-of-senate-vote-ron-johnson-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Trump has \u2018earned\u2019 his Cabinet selections ahead of Senate vote: Ron Johnson - Washington Examiner\">include garnering public support<\/a> for radical change by exposing the corruption within the government.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3237258\/byron-donalds-says-trump-focused-on-agenda-over-diversity-cabinet-picks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">compared Trump&rsquo;s Cabinet nominees to President Joe Biden&rsquo;s<\/a>, saying Democrats are &ldquo;absolutely&rdquo; putting form over substance, whereas Trump is focused on bringing &ldquo;competency and reality&rdquo; back to the nation. When asked about the possibility of working in Trump&rsquo;s Cabinet, he confirmed Trump had not asked him about any nomination and that he was &ldquo;not surprised&rdquo; the president-elect had not come to him, choosing to keep his next steps in his political career to himself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1890597\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1890597\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fetterman prioritizes Senate duties over seeking a new Democratic leader<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2372980,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Fetterman-Future-Democrats-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32923,7921,3740],"class_list":["post-2372979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-democratic-party","tag-fetterman","tag-senate"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Fetterman-Future-Democrats-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2372979","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2372979"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2372979\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2372983,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2372979\/revisions\/2372983"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2372980"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2372979"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2372979"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2372979"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}