Fetterman’s Island: Democrats Stay Quiet as GOP Switch Talk Swirls

Sen. John Fetterman faces a rising intraparty backlash for his left-leaning stance and a surprise appearance at the Republican midterm convention, but Democratic colleagues have largely avoided public criticism as the party fights to hold the Senate; while some see him as a potential 51st vote if Democrats retain control, others wonder about his 2028 prospects, as Republicans hint they’d welcome him if he were to switch parties.