{"id":2621351,"date":"2026-06-30T08:27:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/summer-lees-allies-eager-to-see-squad-democrat-primary-fetterman-in-2028\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T08:30:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:30:16","slug":"summer-lees-allies-eager-to-see-squad-democrat-primary-fetterman-in-2028","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/summer-lees-allies-eager-to-see-squad-democrat-primary-fetterman-in-2028\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Lee&#8217;s allies eager to see &#8216;Squad&#8217; Democrat primary Fetterman in 2028"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/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%2Fsummer-lees-allies-eager-to-see-squad-democrat-primary-fetterman-in-2028%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=2621351&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>Rep. summer Lee (D-PA) has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sarah-huckabee-sanders-unveils-platform-for-2022-ark-governor-race\/\" title=\"Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveils platform for 2022 Ark. governor ...\">garnered support<\/a> from House allies for her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/even-cnn-is-calling-out-opportunist-nikki-haley-for-trying-to-play-both-sides-video\/\" title=\"Even CNN is Calling Out Opportunist Nikki Haley for Trying to Play Both Sides (VIDEO)\">political ambitions<\/a> in 2028, with some speculating she might challenge senator John Fetterman in a primary. lee recently hinted at her interest in the 2028 Senate race, and her comments were clarified by her as expressing that Pennsylvanians, especially Democrats, are eager for her to run. Many of her colleagues, including Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib, expressed enthusiasm and support for her potential candidacy, with some even joking about drafting her for the race.<\/p>\n<p>lee, a progressive Democrat elected in 2023, has a background rooted in Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which has gained momentum in recent elections, notably in New York City. tlaib emphasized the desire among voters for genuine change, and prominent figures like Ocasio-Cortez acknowledged Lee&#8217;s capabilities, though she preferred to wait until Lee officially decides.<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman, who previously identified as a progressive, now considers himself simply a democrat and has faced scrutiny over his record, particularly regarding support for Israel. Despite rumors of switching parties, Fetterman publicly denied such plans, criticizing the Democratic Party for drift toward fringe elements. Nevertheless, some Democrats, including Tlaib, have criticized him harshly for perceived neglect of Pennsylvanians and aligning with more conservative policies.<\/p>\n<p>there is a buzz of speculation and support around Lee\u2019s potential run for higher office, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >reflecting broader debates<\/a> within the Democratic Party between moderates and progressives.  <\/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<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rep. Summer Lee\u2019s (D-PA) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11272\">House<\/a> allies support whatever she wants to do in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2028-elections\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11676\">2028<\/a>. If that includes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/don-jr-issues-warning-to-gop-reps-unsupportive-of-president-trump\/\" title=\"Don Jr. issues warning to GOP ...s. un...ive of President Trump\">primary challenge<\/a> to Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-fetterman\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1175\">John Fetterman<\/a> (D-PA), all the better.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lee sparked speculation that she could be seeking higher aspirations last week after she posted that \u201c2028 can\u2019t come fast enough for PA.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4629875\/mike-johnson-save-america-act-defense-bill\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Johnson unveils plan to tie SAVE America Act to annual defense bill<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4629638\/massie-revives-democratic-fight-israel-house-vote-military-aid\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Massie revives Democrats\u2019 fight over Israel with House vote ending US military aid<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4629304\/raskin-files-petition-kill-trump-lawfare-fund\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Raskin files petition to kill Trump\u2019s $1.8 billion lawfare fund<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When asked by the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> what she meant, the \u201cSquad\u201d Democrat denied her post had any \u201cinnuendo\u201d and that her post was \u201cliterally, the least ambiguous post ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLiterally means that Pennsylvanians, especially Pennsylvania Democrats, cannot wait until 2028,\u201d Lee said. \u201cSuper straightforward, super straightforward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Lee\u2019s allies in the House expressed excitement about the prospect of her pursuing a 2028 primary bid against Fetterman, with Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) saying, \u201cI\u2019ll draft her.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI talk to her about it all the time,\u201d Pressley told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. \u201cShe\u2019d be phenomenal, but I hate to lose her in the House.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) similarly said she would \u201csupport Summer for anything; Summer for president.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) said \u201cabsolutely\u201d when asked if Lee should mount a bid, later saying she would \u201clove to support\u201d her fellow House member.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lee, a progressive Democrat, has been in her House seat since 2023. She was first elected to public office in 2018 when she was <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dsausa.org\/blog\/pittsburgh_dsa_s_field_operation_secures_two_major_electoral_victories\/\">drafted to run <\/a>by a local Democratic Socialists of America chapter for a state House seat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DSA has seen significant momentum in the 2026 midterm elections, with the help of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three Mamdani-backed candidates won their House primary races in New York City last week, including two socialists and one former DSA member. The victories saw the ousting of two incumbent Democrats, and the preferred successor of one retiring member lost as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tlaib, a member of the DSA, said voters have a \u201chunger for urgency to transform our country,\u201d and that there is an appetite for \u201cnot just somebody that will just, you know, show up to various events, but actually, like, push and move, with an eagerness to actually change people\u2019s lives for the better.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But while Tlaib was eager to express her support for a possible 2028 Senate bid from Lee, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), a high-profile socialist who herself is considered a possible 2028 challenger to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> she doesn\u2019t \u201cput carts before the horse\u201d and that she would take a look at Lee\u2019s decision when the time came.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI think that Summer Lee is an incredible member of Congress, and everyone makes decisions on their life, on their own terms, but I am very proud to call her a friend, and I think she is a remarkable member,\u201d Ocasio-Cortez said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fetterman, who once described himself as a progressive Democrat, renounced the label in 2023, saying he \u201cwould just call myself a Democrat.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More recently, as the Pennsylvania senator has been <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/punchbowl.news\/article\/senate\/fetterman-dems\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/punchbowl.news\/article\/senate\/fetterman-dems\/\">under increased scrutiny<\/a> from his own party over his record and support for Israel, he shot down rumors that he could leave the party to become a Republican.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fetterman accused the Democratic Party of \u201ccatering to the fringe and agitated parts of our base\u201d in an op-ed published in the <em>Washington Post<\/em>, but said he would make a \u201cterrible Republican who still votes overwhelmingly with Democrats.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4623745\/democrats-fret-mamdani-new-york-cost-november\/\"><strong>\u2018RED-LETTER DAY\u2019: DEMOCRATS FRET MAMDANI\u2019S SOCIALISTS WILL COST THEM IN NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But while Fetterman plans to stay within the party, not all members support him. Tlaib said Fetterman is \u201cshameful\u201d and that he should resign and step down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFetterman doesn\u2019t care about Pennsylvanians, he really doesn\u2019t,\u201d Tlaib told the<em> Washington Examiner<\/em>. \u201cI think that many of the citizens feel shafted. They really do. I think I remember writing postcards for him and thinking that he was going to support working-class people, that he was going to stand with us to fight against fascism, and instead he votes more with Trump than anyone and allows the appointment of all these folks that continue to use ICE and violent attacks on our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lee allies back her 2028 bid, possibly challenging Fetterman<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2912,"featured_media":2621352,"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\/2026\/06\/image-collage-2k21t04wt-1782787038242-e1782787848106.jpg?1782772731&amp;w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[41442,7921,73270,39240],"class_list":["post-2621351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-democrat-primary","tag-fetterman","tag-squad-2","tag-summer-lee"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-collage-2k21t04wt-1782787038242-e1782787848106.jpg?1782772731&amp;w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2621351","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\/2912"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2621351"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2621351\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2621356,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2621351\/revisions\/2621356"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2621352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2621351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2621351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2621351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}