{"id":2630201,"date":"2026-07-15T15:53:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-downplays-gop-fundraising-partnership-and-skirts-reelection-plans\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T15:56:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:56:13","slug":"fetterman-downplays-gop-fundraising-partnership-and-skirts-reelection-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-downplays-gop-fundraising-partnership-and-skirts-reelection-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Fetterman downplays GOP fundraising partnership and skirts reelection plans"},"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\">18<\/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-downplays-gop-fundraising-partnership-and-skirts-reelection-plans%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=2630201&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) denied any sinister motives behind his recent joint fundraising effort with Republican Senator Dave McCormick, emphasizing that their collaboration is based on shared interests rather than partisan betrayal. The bipartisan initiative aims to support both campaigns and attract donors who support common issues affecting Pennsylvania. Despite speculation that this move could signal reelection plans for 2028, Fetterman dismissed such theories, stating that discussing more than that is just for clicks. A recent poll shows over half of pennsylvania voters want Fetterman to leave the Democratic Party, while most Republicans approve of his performance. Fetterman also criticized a former Democratic Senate candidate, Graham Platner, and faced criticism from fellow Democrats for the fundraising coalition, which some see as potentially aiding Republican efforts. Other Democrats, like Rep. Conor Lamb and Rep. Chris Deluzio, criticized Fetterman\u2019s strategy, with Deluzio condemning his fundraising approach as helping Republicans in key battleground races.  <\/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\">Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-fetterman\/\">John Fetterman<\/a> (D-PA) rejected the notion of any \u201csinister\u201d plot behind his <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4643255\/fetterman-mccormick-joint-fundraiser-democrats-support-wanes\/\">new joint fundraising venture<\/a> with Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA), a rare cross-party ordeal that was met with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4644156\/fetterman-gop-fundraising-boost-fresh-fury-democrats\/\">fresh fury and speculation from Democrats<\/a> that the centrist could switch parties.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s nothing sinister,\u201d Fetterman told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> in a brief interview Wednesday at the Capitol. \u201cIt\u2019s pretty much \u2014 people have joint interest in the things that we happen to agree on, if we both represent Pennsylvania.\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\/campaigns\/congressional\/4649436\/dsa-defend-plan-abolish-senate\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>DSA co-chairman defends plan to abolish Senate: \u2018We don\u2019t think that\u2019s extreme\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4649348\/jon-ossoff-20-million-fundraising-georgia-senate-race\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Jon Ossoff boasts $20 million fundraising haul<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4649118\/house-gop-releases-budget-framework-for-95-billion-reconciliation-package\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>House GOP releases budget framework for $95 billion reconciliation bill<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">McCormick\u2019s campaign previously described their joint fundraising committee, which will allow their campaigns and political action committees to split donations, as a chance for donors who \u201cvalue the collaboration\u201d between the senators \u201cand want to support both of them.\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\">\u201cIt\u2019s just about clicks to imply anything other than people \u2026 that support our views and the common issues that we agree on, and we want to advance their support,\u201d Fetterman said of those trying to read in between the lines on the fundraising endeavor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first-term senator declined to address accusations that the bipartisan venture, which could boost his beleaguered fundraising figures while aiding a member of the opposing party, was an indicator of possible reelection plans in 2028. Fetterman has not said whether he intends to run for a second term and has repeatedly rebuffed charges from fellow Democrats he might become a Republican.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou read anything more beyond that, then you are just going for clicks,\u201d Fetterman responded when asked about reelection.<\/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\">A Quinnipiac University <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/poll.qu.edu\/poll-release?releaseid=3962\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/poll.qu.edu\/poll-release?releaseid=3962\">poll released Wednesday<\/a> found that more than half of Keystone State voters, 52%, want Fetterman to leave the Democratic Party, compared to 31% who want him to remain. An overwhelming majority of Pennsylvania Republicans, 77%, approve of the way Fetterman is handling his job, while just 19% of Democrats approve. Independents were split on his approval rating: 48% disapprove, and 44% approve.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fetterman proceeded to redirect the conversation to former Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, who withdrew from his race against Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) last week following several scandals, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/our-revolution-to-feature-troy-jackson-in-latest-fundraiser\/\" title=\"Our Revolution to feature Troy Jackson in latest fundraiser\">including sexual assault allegations<\/a>. Fetterman was his most outspoken Democratic critic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLet\u2019s talk about P-Hustle,\u201d Fetterman continued, referring to Platner\u2019s alias on Reddit and the Kik messaging app. \u201cAre you asking all of my colleagues that love that piece of s***? It\u2019s not about my \u2014 some weird account.\u201d<\/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\">Fetterman\u2019s possible primary opponents, should he seek reelection and as a Democrat, have used the senators\u2019 joint fundraising committee,\u00a0named <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/docquery.fec.gov\/cgi-bin\/forms\/C00955534\/1988326\/\">Common Ground PA<\/a>, to land political jabs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., speaks during a confirmation hearing for Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Manuel Balce Ceneta)<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; data-large-file=&#8221;https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2026\/07\/localimages\/AP26077557352256-1.jpg?w=696&#8243; &#8220;https:><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., speaks during a confirmation hearing for Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Manuel Balce Ceneta)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former Rep. Conor Lamb, a Pennsylvania Democrat who lost to Fetterman in the 2022 Senate primary, referred to it as \u201canother betrayal from Fetterman\u201d but posted it could \u201cget Republicans to burn their money before Pennsylvania fires him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4644156\/fetterman-gop-fundraising-boost-fresh-fury-democrats\/\">\u2018ANOTHER BETRAYAL\u2019: FETTERMAN\u2019S GOP FUNDRAISING\u00a0BOOST STOKES FRESH FURY FROM DEMOCRATS<\/a><\/strong><\/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\"> Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA) called it \u201ccrazy stuff\u201d with \u201cno good explanation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt this point, John Fetterman is fundraising to help the Republicans keep their Senate majority, keep their House majority,\u201d Deluzio <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YRS5_2vtsFc\">told MediasTouch<\/a>. \u201cWe have battleground races in Pennsylvania that we are trying to flip, and now we\u2019ve got John Fetterman helping the Republicans raise money to beat Democrats. It\u2019s just crazy stuff. There\u2019s no good explanation. I don\u2019t get it, man. I just really don\u2019t get it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\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<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fetterman denies sinister motives in cross-party fundraiser<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3108,"featured_media":2630203,"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\/07\/AP26077557352256-1.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[7921,15467,6203,5894,35718],"class_list":["post-2630201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-fetterman","tag-fundraising","tag-gop","tag-politics","tag-relection"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AP26077557352256-1.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2630201","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\/3108"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2630201"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2630201\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2630206,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2630201\/revisions\/2630206"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2630203"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2630201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2630201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2630201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}