Fetterman Pledges Not to Campaign Against Republican Colleague McCormick

Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, stated he would never campaign against his Republican colleague, Senator Dave McCormick, calling him a "great guy" and a friend. The remarks, made in an interview with the Washington Examiner published on August 12, 2026, underscore the increasingly bipartisan alliance between the two senators who represent a state with split partisan representation.

Fetterman, who is up for reelection in 2028, was asked about the possibility of McCormick running for a second term in 2030. "Well, I would absolutely never move against my friend," Fetterman said. He declined to say whether he would formally endorse McCormick but reiterated, "I would never, ever move against my friend." The comments mark a significant shift from the 2024 election cycle, when Fetterman actively fundraised for Democratic Senator Bob Casey and criticized McCormick as a "carpetbagger."

The two senators have built a visible partnership in recent months. In July, they filed a joint fundraising committee with the Federal Election Commission called Common Ground PA. The committee is designed to accept donations from supporters who wish to back both senators, reflecting...