Despite breaking with the party line on several of the most controversial issues of the day, Sen. John Fetterman has no intention of changing his party affiliation, writes Siobhan Hughes for The Wall Street Journal.
“I might have a different view on things like Israel, and some other ones,” said Fetterman. “I just consider myself a Democrat that calls balls and strikes.”
He pointed out that his blue voting record is solid and that he has always shown support for party positions on LGBTQ rights and abortion access.
Fetterman is rebounding from a health crisis that included a stroke and being hospitalized for serious depression. He still has auditory processing issues and has to use a captioning device to help him follow conversations.
He is currently campaigning for President Joe Biden in crucial swing states. Some of his colleagues call him hard to work with, while others are angered by his stances on border security, among others.
“I’m not looking to ruffle anyone’s feathers,” said Fetterman. “If that happens by just saying ‘Hey, I’m sorry, but this is what I happen to believe,’ then I guess it’s unfortunate.”
Read more of John Fetterman’s comments and observations about his work as a U.S. Senator in The Wall Street Journal.
