Fetterman Popular With PA Republicans, Divides Democrats, Poll Shows
A new Siena University poll reveals Senator John Fetterman's complex standing with Pennsylvania voters.
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What this story says
- 73% of Pennsylvania Republicans have a favorable view of Senator John Fetterman, a Siena University poll found.
- 63% of Pennsylvania Republicans view Senator Dave McCormick favorably, the poll shows.
- Two-thirds of Pennsylvania Democrats believe Fetterman supports President Trump too frequently, and about half say he is too supportive of Israel.
- Overall, Fetterman is viewed favorably by 49% and unfavorably by 43% of all likely voters in Pennsylvania.
Who covered it
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Craft
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Hype
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Thin on the left so far
Only 3 of the 20 outlets with a published leaning rating that ran this story are rated left.
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Senator John Fetterman holds a favorable view among 73% of Pennsylvania Republicans, according to a Siena University poll commissioned by The Inquirer and The New York Times. The same poll found that 63% of Pennsylvania Republicans have a favorable view of Senator Dave McCormick. Among likely Democratic voters in Pennsylvania, however, Fetterman faces a divided reception. Two-thirds believe he supports President Trump too frequently, and approximately half state he has been too supportive of Israel. Overall, 49% of all likely voters in Pennsylvania view Fetterman favorably, while 43% hold an unfavorable opinion.
Divergent Views on Fetterman's Politics
The Siena University poll indicates a significant split in how Pennsylvania Democrats perceive Senator Fetterman's political alignment. A substantial majority, 69% of likely Democratic voters, expressed an unfavorable opinion of Fetterman. This sentiment is partly attributed to his perceived alignment with President Trump and his stance on Israel. The poll, which surveyed 760 likely voters between August 17 and 21, suggests Fetterman's positions on issues such as military force in Iran and support for certain Trump initiatives have alienated some within his own party.
Omissions
None of the right-rated digests mention the specific figures for Pennsylvania Democrats who believe Fetterman supports President Trump too frequently (two-thirds) or has been too supportive of Israel (about half). The right-rated digests also do not mention the overall favorability rating for Fetterman among all likely voters in Pennsylvania (49% favorable, 43% unfavorable).
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How each side covered it
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Left
3 rated outlets
- The left-rated reports highlighted Senator John Fetterman's unfavorable standing among his own party's voters. The Inquirer's full report noted that 69% of likely Democratic voters have an unfavorable opinion of Fetterman. It also detailed that two-thirds of Pennsylvania Democrats believe Fetterman supports President Trump too frequently, and about half say he has been too supportive of Israel. The Seattle Times reported that Fetterman's popularity with Republicans has surged as he has angered the left. Joe.My.God. focused on the statistic that 73% of Republicans approve of Fetterman.
Centre
5 rated outlets
- Centre-rated reports focused on the contrast between Fetterman's popularity with Republicans and his standing with Democrats. Attack of the Fanboy noted that 73% of Republicans have a favorable view of Fetterman, higher than their own senator, Dave McCormick. Cleveland.com highlighted that for the first time, Fetterman is faring better with Republican constituents than Democrats. Newsweek stated Fetterman is more popular with Pennsylvania Republicans than GOP Senator Dave McCormick. The Hill also reported Fetterman is viewed more favorably than McCormick by Pennsylvania Republicans. Political Wire cited The New York Times reporting that Fetterman's regular critiques of Democrats have made him popular among Republicans in his home state.
Right
12 rated outlets
- Right-rated reports predominantly focused on Senator John Fetterman's popularity among Republicans and his declining favorability within the Democratic party. Real Clear Politics' digest stated Fetterman's "reactionary views" have put him in an "awkward position." U-S-NEWS.COM and OAN reported that Fetterman is rated more favorably by Republicans than GOP Senator Dave McCormick. Fox News and The Daily Wire highlighted that Fetterman surges with Republicans as his own party turns on him, stoking talk of a GOP switch. American Faith reported a GOP leader saying Republicans would welcome Fetterman. Washington Examiner noted Fetterman's popularity with Democrats plummets. Washington Times stated more Pennsylvania Republicans favor Fetterman than McCormick. KSNV reported 73% of Republicans have a positive opinion of Fetterman, ten percent more than McCormick.
Questions about this coverage
- How did the left and right cover Fetterman Popular With PA Republicans, Divides Democrats, Poll Shows?
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- Is Fetterman Popular With PA Republicans, Divides Democrats, Poll Shows left or right?
- Neither side dominates it. Of the 20 rated outlets on this story, 15% are rated left, 25% are rated centre, 60% are rated right, and no side holds the 70% this site would want before calling a field one-sided. A story is not left or right in any case; the outlets that carried it are what carry ratings.
- Is the coverage of Fetterman Popular With PA Republicans, Divides Democrats, Poll Shows biased?
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- Which side is not reporting Fetterman Popular With PA Republicans, Divides Democrats, Poll Shows?
- When we first saw this story, outlets rated left had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.
- Which outlets covered Fetterman Popular With PA Republicans, Divides Democrats, Poll Shows?
- 20 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.
- What percentage of Pennsylvania Republicans view Senator John Fetterman favorably?
- A Siena University poll commissioned by The Inquirer and The New York Times shows that 73% of Pennsylvania Republicans have a favorable view of Senator John Fetterman. This is higher than the 63% of Pennsylvania Republicans who have a favorable view of Senator Dave McCormick.
- How do Pennsylvania Democrats view Senator John Fetterman's political stances?
- According to the Siena University poll, two-thirds of Pennsylvania Democrats believe Fetterman supports President Trump too frequently. About half of Pennsylvania Democrats also say Fetterman has been too supportive of Israel. Overall, 69% of likely Democratic voters have an unfavorable opinion of Fetterman.
- What is Senator John Fetterman's overall favorability rating in Pennsylvania?
- The Siena University poll indicates that 49% of all likely voters in Pennsylvania view Senator John Fetterman favorably, while 43% hold an unfavorable opinion. This overall standing is a result of divided opinions across party lines.
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Left
3- Fetterman’s popularity with Republicans surges as he angers the left (opens The Seattle Times in a new tab)
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- POLL: 73% Of Republicans Approve Of Fetterman (opens Joe.My.God. in a new tab)
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- Pa. Democrats say John Fetterman is siding with Donald Trump too much, new poll shows (opens Inquirer in a new tab)
Centre
5- John Fetterman polls higher among Pennsylvania Republicans than the state's GOP senator (opens Attack of the Fanboy in a new tab)
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- Will this Trump-praised Democrat switch parties? New poll shows shocking results (opens Cleveland in a new tab)
- John Fetterman is more popular with Republicans than his GOP counterpart (opens Newsweek in a new tab)
- Fetterman viewed more favorably than GOP senator by Pennsylvania Republicans: Poll (opens The Hill in a new tab)
- John Fetterman’s Popularity with Republicans Surges (opens Political Wire in a new tab)
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Right
12- Republicans Love Fetterman. That's a Problem for Him (opens Real Clear Politics in a new tab)
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- NEWS HEADLINES: Pa.: Fetterman rated more favorably by Republicans than GOP Sen. McCormick, new poll shows – One America News Network (opens U-S-NEWS.COM in a new tab)
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- Maverick Democrat surges with Republicans as his own party turns on him, stoking talk of GOP switch - NEW YORK TIMES POST (opens nytimespost.com in a new tab)
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- Maverick Democrat surges with Republicans as his own party turns on him, stoking talk of GOP switch – Democratic Accent (opens democraticaccent.com in a new tab)
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- Maverick Democrat surges with Republicans as his own party turns on him, stoking talk of GOP switch (opens Fox News in a new tab)
- Pa.: Fetterman rated more favorably by Republicans than GOP Sen. McCormick, new poll shows (opens OAN in a new tab)
- Poll: Pa. Republicans View Fetterman More Favorably Than GOP Senator (opens Newsmax in a new tab)
- GOP Leader Says Republicans Would 'Welcome' Fetterman (opens American Faith in a new tab)
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- Fetterman’s popularity with Democrats plummets in Pennsylvania: Poll (opens Washington Examiner in a new tab)
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- More Pennsylvania Republicans favor Fetterman than they do McCormick: Poll (opens Washington Times in a new tab)
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- Poll: Pennsylvania Republicans like Fetterman more than the state's GOP senator (opens KSNV in a new tab)
- Could Fetterman Jump Ship? GOP Welcomes Senator As His Favorability Plummets Among Dems (opens The Daily Wire in a new tab)
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