John Fetterman

The governor of Pennsylvania said law enforcement should 'take a look at' Musk's offer.

In 2016, Democrats headed into Election Day confident they’d win the White House. Many election forecasts were confident of that. But of course, that's not what happened. Donald Trump landed on the lucky side of a normal polling error.In 2020, the polls were off by even more, but it's easy not to dwell on that since Joe Biden won.Four years ago, Biden led Trump by over 10 percentage points in mid-October, according to 538’s national polling average. As the election drew nearer, Biden even saw his margin in some swing-state polls hit double digits, such as when The New York Times/Siena College—arguably the country’s best pollster—showed Biden leading by 11 points in Wisconsin.But Biden went on to win the Badger State by just 0.6 points. And his national popular-vote lead? Barely over 4 points, and roughly half of the 8.4-point polling lead he had on Election Day.So what does that mean for the 2024 election, in which polling has consistently shown coin-flip odds?

Elon Musk announced he will pay up to $1 million per day to Pennsylvania voters who sign his America PAC petition leading up to Election Day. The petition asks signers to support free speech and the right to bear arms. “One of the challenges we're having is like, well, how do we get people to [...]

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fired back, accusing Sen. John Fetterman of a 'bleak dunk attempt' after he shared a screenshot of a headline mentioning her.

In 2020, Erie County, Pa., voted for President Joe Biden by just 1 percent, with its independent voting bloc likely to determine election results.

As thousands of U.S. counties and towns report vote totals, it can be hard to figure out when the results reported so far will reflect the outcome. The first report election night might show a massive lead for one candidate,...

As thousands of counties and towns report vote totals, it can be hard to figure out when the results reported so far will reflect the outcome. The first report of the night might show a massive lead for one candidate,...

A conservative Pennsylvania school board is facing criticism from parents, a U.S. senator, and the ACLU after installing a viewing window in a gender-inclusive middle school bathroom. The board’s actions come as Republicans, led by Donald Trump, continue to wage a vicious campaign against transgender people.Conservative candidates took control of the South Western School District board after a November 2023 election.Photos of a viewing window under construction at Emory H. Markle Middle School in Hanover, Pennsylvania, were released to the media by a concerned parent.xxYouTube Video“It just raised a ton of concerns for me, privacy concerns, safety concerns, concerns for the kids who need those facilities. I felt like it was a deterrent to keep them from using them,” Jennifer Holahan, the mother of a child who attends the school, told local station WGAL.

A post shared on Facebook claims National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Monica Bertagnolli was purportedly hanged by the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps at Guantanamo Bay. Verdict: False The claim is false and originally stems from an Oct. 1 article published on the satire site “Real Raw News.” Spokespersons for both the [...]

The effort by Forward Blue PAC aims to reach voters ages 18 to 24 at a time when Harris is widening the gap with Trump on the youth vote.

The senators said they were following through on the surgeon general’s call to create a warning label for social media platforms.

Technical espionage could turn an internet-connected car or refrigerator into a weapon

A post shared on X claims that Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman remarked he plans to vote for former President Donald Trump. John Fetterman Just Said He’s Voting For Trump??? 👀 pic.twitter.com/kgqtghsPSi — TestDummy (@TestDummy04) September 23, 2024 Verdict: False The video uploaded to X is only a clip of an interview with Fetterman. The [...]

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman dodged questions about his and Vice President Kamala Harris' previous opposition to fracking, insisting it was not a "defining" issue.

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) described the scandal-embroiled North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson as the "new dream candidate" to run against.Why it matters: North Carolina has not flipped blue since 2008. But former President Trump's campaign is concerned that the streak of scandals and incendiary rhetoric from the Republican nominee for governor could hurt Trump's prospects in the key swing state.Team Trump is working to distance the former president from Robinson, whom Trump once described as "Martin Luther King on steroids," after CNN reported the gubernatorial candidate referred to himself as a "black NAZI!" and a "perv" on a porn site's messaging board and expressed support for reinstating slavery. Robinson has denied the allegations and vowed to stay in the race against North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat.Driving the news: In his first interview after Robinson's alleged comments were revealed, Stein disputed Robinson's denial, saying his behavior was "in keeping" with his long history of controversial statements. "Mark Robinson is absolutely unfit to be the governor of North Carolina, and that was true before your story broke last Thursday; the story has only served to underline and put an exclamation point on that fact," Stein said on CNN's "State of the Union."Robinson's poll numbers have plummeted in recent months.Zoom out: Trump held a rally in North Carolina Saturday, but Robinson's name was absent from his speech.With all eyes on the Tar Heel state, where Harris has found recent momentum, GOP vice presidential nominee Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Trump are increasing travel to the state.What they're saying: "It would be wonderful and almost ball game if Harris wins North Carolina," Fetterman said on NBC's "Meet the Press.""But she's made North Carolina competitive already, and then after Robinson, now, we're in the best possible situation to win," he added.The other side: South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) told NBC's Kristen Welker that Robinson has a right — and "an obligation" — to defend himself against the "beyond unnerving" charges, but emphasized that if the reporting is true, "He's unfit to serve for office."Graham added, "If they're not true, he has the best lawsuit in the history of the country for libel," advising Robinson to hire the best lawyer he can find.But Graham argued that the Trump-backed nominee's alleged scandal does not hurt the former president."Should every Republican in the country be held responsible for this guy? I would say no," he said. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) called the allegations "concerning" on "State of the Union" Sunday and said Robinson "owes the people of North Carolina more answers."But he dismissed North Carolina as "one state," saying, "We're talking about a presidential race that's is going to affect every American." Go deeper: In the long list of Mark Robinson's controversial statements, 1 stands out

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to break down the latest NBC News national poll, which finds Kamala ​​Harris with a 5-point lead over Donald Trump among registered voters. Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) responds to the poll as Harris looks to win over voters in his state. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) discusses the allegations against North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson. Peter Alexander, former Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.),

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) says on Meet the Press that he “absolutely” supports the new wave of attacks against Hezbollah, which are widely believed to be conducted by Israel, including the device blasts in Lebanon.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to react to a new NBC News national poll and discuss Kamala Harris’ campaign.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) reacts to Vice President Kamala Harris’ remarks during an event with Oprah where she said, “If somebody breaks in my house, they’re getting shot.”

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) reacts to the bombshell report about North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, saying Democrats are now in the “best possible situation to win” the state.

'Whoever wins Pennsylvania wins the presidency'

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman expressed concern Thursday at the 2024 Atlantic Festival that former President Donald Trump maintains a "special kind of place" in Pennsylvania.

Vice President Harris is seeing encouraging signs in Pennsylvania, a state that many see as the key battleground in the fight for the White House in November. Many recent polls have shown Harris holding a slim lead over former President Trump in the Keystone State, and she has a 53 percent chance to win the [...]

Republican Dave McCormick's bid to unseat Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey (D) tests the clout of conservative groups not aligned with Donald Trump.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are gearing up to take the stage for Tuesday night's debate in Philadelphia, where they'll fight to sway 2024 election voters on the biggest stage in U.S. politics.

By The Associated Press Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are gearing up to take the stage for Tuesday night’s debate in Philadelphia, where they’ll fight to sway 2024 election voters on the biggest stage in U.S. politics. The event, at 9 p.m. Eastern, will offer Americans their most detailed look at a campaign that’s dramatically [...]

Facebook posts that contained the phrase — often used to show support for Palestinians — didn't violate Meta's rules, panel says.

PITTSBURGH – Vice President Harris is hunkering down in western Pennsylvania for almost a full week as she prepares to take on former President Trump in their first and perhaps only debate. Harris arrived in Pittsburgh on Thursday and is expected to remain based there until the crucial clash, set for Tuesday in Philadelphia. The [...]

It’s one the few things Kamala Harris and Donald Trump agree on: opposing the sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese company, Nippon.

Nippon Steel Corp. is raising its capital commitment by more than $1 billion to spend on U.S. Steel's plants amid entrenched political and labor opposition to the Japanese company’s acquisition of the American steelmaker. Nippon Steel’s $1.3 billion commitment Thursday...

Letters: Two of the justices have received millions in unreported gifts and refuse to recuse themselves when conflicts arise, even when one justice’s wife could be affected by the decision.

In order to answer whether Americans like living in misery, look no further than the 2022 election. What was supposed to be a “red wave” turned out to be more like a “red mist” for Republicans. At that time, the country was experiencing the worst inflation in years from 1.4% in January 2021 while Donald [...]

A handful of leading Democrats are skipping their party's convention in Chicago this week, suggesting that some lawmakers want distance with their party's nominee even amid her euphoric reaction as the party's presumed nominee. Here’s some of the top Democrats who aren't attending the Democratic National Convention: Sherrod Brown Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown (D), who [...]

"I don't agree with him," said aide Carrie Adams, calling Fetterman's views "less nuanced" than younger generation

Carrie Adams, communications director for Sen. John Fetterman, reportedly told a reporter she disagrees with her boss' stance on Israel and claimed the younger generation shares a more nuanced view.

'Literally you had one job'

Donald Trump has fallen back on grievances about the election being stolen from him as he falls behind in the 2024 polls to Kamala Harris.

John Fetterman was angry.

In AIPAC's absence, a Samuels campaign staffer and pro-Israel super PAC donors strategize to oust another Squad member.The post Inside the “Zionists for Don Samuels” WhatsApp Group Raising Big Money to Oust Ilhan Omar appeared first on The Intercept.

'One of the great backstabbers'

Vetting, interviews and the final decision are usually spread over months, not days.

Kamala Harris’ whirlwind process to select Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate can be summed up in a word: weird.

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her 2024 presidential running mate, with contenders such as Mark Kelly, Andy Beshear and Josh Shapiro leading the pool.

Top Democrats have been telling us for several days that although she hasn't made it final, all signs point to Vice President Harris picking Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, 51, as her running-mate. But this weekend saw a flurry of efforts by rival Democratic camps to tank his chances.Why it matters: Harris is conducting in-person interviews with finalists in Washington this weekend, and will appear Tuesday in Philadelphia with her choice.Between the lines: The finalists are six white men. In addition to Shapiro, they include Govs. Tim Walz of Minnesota, Andy Beshear of Kentucky and J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, plus Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.The latest: One report has Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) favoring Walz, with a source familiar with her thinking telling The Hill she "is always especially fond of former House colleagues." Walz served six House terms.Advisers to Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) have privately relayed to Harris' team his worries that Shapiro, a long-running rival in Pennsylvania, is excessively focused on personal ambitions, Politico reports.Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said he wants Walz because he "understands the needs of working families."UAW President Shawn Fain, said he wants Beshear or Walz. Fain said the union doesn't favor Shapiro because of past support for school vouchers.A 31-year-old clip surfaced from Shapiro's college newspaper, in which he wrote that Palestinians were "too battle-minded" and "peace between Arabs and Israelis is virtually impossible and will never come."The opinion piece, "Peace not possible," ran in the Campus Times at the University of Rochester on Sept. 23, 1993.Shapiro told reporters Friday that the column doesn't represent his views today: "I was 20."Go deeper: What to know about Josh Shapiro, Kamala Harris' potential VP pick

Josh Shapiro has been running for president since play school. Absent the events of October 7th this could have been the year for him to debut on the national stage.

As support coalesces around Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's nominee for president, the conversation has turned to a potential running mate. Among the leading contenders are three governors — Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Roy Cooper of North...

AS of 2014, more than half of Congress members were millionaires. While the cast of characters changes every two years, that figure remains stubbornly around 50%.

Harris’ goal, insiders say, is to keep the process drama-free, as she and Democrats try to project confidence after an extraordinarily tumultuous few weeks.