Pro-Israel Democrat John Fetterman makes video appearance at GOP convention

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Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat, appeared in a video at the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. Fetterman, who has clashed with his party over his support for Israel, introduced Republican Senator Dave McCormick. In the video, Fetterman described himself as a "common-sense Democrat" and stated he would "reject the extremes and socialism and that anti-American way of life." His appearance is expected to draw criticism from within his own party, with one Democratic colleague questioning his party allegiance. Fetterman has positioned himself as an outsider within the Democratic Party.

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US Representative Brendan Boyle criticized Fetterman, calling him 'Trump’s favorite Democrat'.

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Fetterman stated he is a 'common-sense Democrat' and will reject 'the extremes and socialism and that anti-American way of life'.

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Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat, appeared in a video at the Republican Party's midterm convention.

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Fetterman has offered outspoken support for Israel and the war on Iran.

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Pennsylvania senator who has clashed with party over Israel support says he will reject ‘the extremes and socialism’.Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat who has distanced himself from his party, has appeared in a video recording on the first day of the Republican Party’s two-day midterm convention in the United States.The video on Wednesday was a surprise for those who attended the conservative gathering in Dallas, Texas, where President Donald Trump is seeking to galvanise support ahead of the November elections.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Iran war looms over Trump at Republican midterm convention in Dallaslist 2 of 3What to know about US Republican ‘midterm convention’ in Dallas, Texaslist 3 of 3‘Energiser’ or ‘circus’: US voters weigh in on Trump’s Texas conventionend of list“Yes, I’m Senator John Fetterman, Pennsylvania. Yes, I’m a Democrat. Why am I here talking to you today? Because, well, I’m a common-sense Democrat,” Fetterman said as he introduced his Republican colleague, Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania.Fetterman, a 57-year-old first-term senator, has cast himself as an outsider within the Democratic Party.He has offered outspoken support for Israel and the war on Iran, even as voters and progressive voices in his party criticise those elements of US foreign policy.“I’m always going to stand with America. I’m always going to reject the extremes and socialism and that anti-American way of life,” Fetterman said in the video clip.But his appearance at the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention is likely to exacerbate criticism from his Democratic colleagues.US Representative Brendan Boyle, another Pennsylvania Democrat, has repeatedly questioned Fetterman’s party allegiance, as well as his commitment to public service. He renewed that sentiment after Wednesday’s video aired.“A year ago I labeled John Fetterman ‘Trump’s favorite Democrat.’ Tonight, he yet again proves why,” Boyle wrote on social media.

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