Schumer pushes Fetterman to stay in party as moderate Democratic power weakens

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Wednesday pressed Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) to remain a Democrat, as the influence of the party’s moderate faction in Washington is increasingly challenged by socialists and progressives.  Fetterman is viewed as a centrist maverick lawmaker more in line with Schumer’s est

Chuck Schumer dodged a question about whether the Democratic Socialists of America platform belongs in the Democratic Party amid socialist primary wins.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Wednesday urged Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to stay in the Senate Democratic Conference and praised him as a “very good” member of Congress, despite growing tensions between Fetterman and the progressive Democratic base. Asked if he wants Fetterman to remain a Democrat,

Why is the senator floating the idea of leaving the Democratic Party? Well, Israel, of course. Though he sure loves the media coverage.