House Democrat Clique Eyes 2028 John Fetterman Ouster: Axios

David Gilmour Oct 16th, 2025, 9:40 am

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Top Democrats in Pennsylvania are reportedly circling Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and plotting a potential primary challenge with the goal of ousting the lawmaker.

Fetterman has become the subject of criticism among Democrats for his maverick, softer approach to President Donald Trump and some of his policies, which often break party lines.

Possible contenders, according to Axios , include Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA), who is quietly building a populist Rust Belt profile, and aggressive Fetterman critic Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) who branded him “Trump’s favorite Democrat” and accused the senator of “kissing the ring” with a Mar-a-Lago

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