Fetterman's growing support from GOP voters
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A fresh Quinnipiac poll dropped recently, revealing Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman’s surprising ascent among Republicans, outpacing his standing with his own party—a testament to his no-nonsense, independent streak that’s resonating in a divided Keystone State.
The survey captures a whopping 54-point leap in GOP approval for Fetterman since 2024, mirroring trends from earlier polls that track his rising favor after bucking Democratic orthodoxy on key issues. Overall, his net approval among Pennsylvania voters clocks in at 46-38—a solid +8 edge—edging out last year’s 45-42 split.
Republicans now back Fetterman 62-21, a dramatic flip from 2024’s 75-16 disapproval, while Democrats have soured to a 54-33 disapproval from an 80-10 thumbs-up. Independents hold steady at 43-43, nearly identical to the prior 42-43.
Fetterman’s office didn’t respond right away to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s outreach, but his polling pivot speaks volumes about a senator prioritizing practical governance over partisan lockstep.
Fetterman’s voter realignment tracks his habit of charting his own course in a Democrat caucus often criticized for rigid groupthink, earning quiet nods from across the aisle.
As a government shutdown loomed, Fetterman joined just two fellow Dems in siding with Republicans on a funding bill to avert the crisis—one of eight Democratic votes needed to pass the GOP’s continuing resolution and keep essential services humming.
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The Democrat shutdown is about the desperation of the party leadership that sees itself falling further behind in the polls. Republicans see Fetterman as a rare voice of reason among Democrats.
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