Posted 12/16/2023, 4:55:42 PM
Fetterman Backtracks on Calling Himself a Progressive Democrat
- Fetterman now says he's "not a progressive" Democrat, despite previously calling himself that many times
- Faced criticism from supporters for backing Israel amid Gaza bombings and willingness to work with GOP on immigration crackdown
- Justified support for Israel by saying progressives "can't sell them out" in exchange for aid
- Previously described himself as progressive while running for lieutenant governor and said he'd be a "progressive backstop"
- Interview comments conflict with over a dozen past tweets referring to himself as progressive