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Republicans Embrace Pro-Israel Democratic Senator John Fetterman Amid Shifting Support
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First reported by Mako · 27 minutes ago
What happened
A New York Times poll shows Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman gaining strong Republican support due to his pro-Israel stance, while losing favor among Democrats, especially younger voters. Despite this, his overall approval remains stable at 46%.
- 0173% of Pennsylvania Republicans now view Democratic Senator John Fetterman positively, up from 20% two years ago.
- 02Only 22% of Democrats support Fetterman, down from 74% previously, largely due to his strong pro-Israel position.
- 03Republicans support Fetterman more than their own Senator David McCormick, who has 63% backing.
- 04Nearly half of Democratic voters believe Fetterman supports Israel excessively, with 57% of Democrats under 30 sharing this view.
- 05Fetterman’s overall approval among all Pennsylvania voters remains steady at 46%, with 49% support among independents.
- 06The poll reflects a major shift in Fetterman’s political base influenced by his foreign policy stance on Israel.
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