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Maverick Democrat surges with Republicans as his own party turns on him, stoking talk of GOP switch

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., assesses how the Democratic Party is responding to the rise of socialist, far-left candidates on ‘Hannity.’ Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, a centrist Democrat known for bashing his party's left flank, is more popular among Keystone State Republicans than their own GOP senator, Sen. Dave McCormick, according to a new poll. The release of the poll this week by the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer and Siena University is further evidence that Fetterman, who at times breaks with his party and aligns with President Donald Trump, and who is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel, has become increasingly popular among Republicans. The survey may boost speculation that the first-term senator could potentially bolt the Democrats and become a Republican. But Fetterman has denied that he plans to leave the Democratic Par

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In a Pennsylvania congressional swing district, a Republican incumbent faces allegations over embellishing résumé

Ryan Mackenzie, running for re-election, is accused of ‘fabricating’ a career in the real estate industry The Republican congressman Ryan Mackenzie has been accused of embellishing his résumé with private sector experience in real…

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In a Pennsylvania congressional swing district, a Republican incumbent faces allegations over embellishing résumé

Ryan Mackenzie, running for re-election, is accused of ‘fabricating’ a career in the real estate industry The Republican congressman Ryan Mackenzie has been accused of embellishing his résumé with private sector…

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Maverick Democrat surges with Republicans as his own party turns on him, stoking talk of GOP switch

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., assesses how the Democratic Party is responding to the rise of socialist, far-left candidates on ‘Hannity.’ Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, a centrist Democrat known for bashing his…

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Ryan Mackenzie, running for re-election, is accused of ‘fabricating’ a career in the real estate industry The Republican congressman Ryan Mackenzie has been accused of embellishing his résumé with private sector experience in real…

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