Pro-Israel Democrat John Fetterman makes video appearance at GOP convention
Pennsylvania senator who has clashed with party over Israel support says he will reject 'the extremes and socialism'.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat who has distanced himself from his party, has appeared in a video recording on the first day of the Republican Party’s two-day midterm convention in the United States.
The video on Wednesday was a surprise for those who attended the conservative gathering in Dallas, Texas, where President Donald Trump is seeking to galvanise support ahead of the November elections.
“Yes, I’m Senator John Fetterman, Pennsylvania. Yes, I’m a Democrat. Why am I here talking to you today? Because, well, I’m a common-sense Democrat,” Fetterman said as he introduced his Republican colleague, Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania.
A recent Wall Street Journal article found that the senator had cancelled meetings with constituents.