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Fetterman tells Maher he feels ‘lonely’ as a moderate Democrat

Updated 12 hours ago
The Hill
New York Post
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Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) reiterated on Friday that he has no plans to switch political affiliations, even as he says he feels increasingly “lonely” in his party. Fetterman told comedian and “Real Time” host Bill. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include New York Post, The Hill.

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Fetterman tells Maher he feels ‘lonely’ as a moderate Democrat
The Hill
The Hill
Center
5/9/2026

Fetterman tells Maher he feels ‘lonely’ as a moderate Democrat

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) reiterated on Friday that he has no plans to switch political affiliations, even as he says he feels increasingly “lonely” in his party. Fetterman told comedian and “Real Time” host Bill Maher that he has seen a shift in the Democratic Party’s “values,” including on issues such as Israel.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Sen. John Fetterman sits on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, Image 2 shows Senator John Fetterman at a markup hearing, Image 3 shows U.S. Sen. John Fetterman walks through the Senate Subway
New York Post
New York Post
Lean Right
5/10/2026

Sen. John Fetterman admits to being ‘lonely’ as moderate Dem willing to break party ranks

Sen. John Fetterman has opened up about his “lonely” experience being a rare moderate Democrat in Congress willing to publicly break ranks from his party during partisan fights. The Pennsylvania pol contended that Democrats have deviated from their values on issues such as government shutdowns, as well as border.