--- title: "Fetterman Popular With PA Republicans, Divides Democrats, Poll Shows" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/fetterman-popular-with-pa-republicans-divides-democrats-poll-shows" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/fetterman-popular-with-pa-republicans-divides-democrats-poll-shows" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/fetterman-popular-with-pa-republicans-divides-democrats-poll-shows.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/fetterman-popular-with-pa-republicans-divides-democrats-poll-shows" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-08-26T23:05:14.645Z" source_reported: "2026-08-26T18:38:02.253Z" updated: "2026-08-26T23:05:14.645Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 59 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-26T23:00:48.592811+00:00" --- # Fetterman Popular With PA Republicans, Divides Democrats, Poll Shows *A new Siena University poll reveals Senator John Fetterman's complex standing with Pennsylvania voters.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to a named poll, and corroborated by 18 digests. - Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. The story is clearly written and holds together, but lacks quotes from affected parties. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. The headline promises a potential party switch, which is speculative and not confirmed by the reporting. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - 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. 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). ## Who covered it Shares of the 20 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 15% (3) - Centre: 25% (5) - Right: 60% (12) 0 of 20 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-26T23:00:48.592811+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-26T23:45:14.585Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - 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 - 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 - 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. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 4 - mixed: 6 - high: 8 - unknown: 1 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Real Clear Politics](https://realclearpolitics.com/2026/08/26/republicans_love_fetterman_thats_a_problem_for_him_709072.html) — Republicans Love Fetterman. That's a Problem for Him - [U-S-NEWS.COM](https://u-s-news.com/news-headlines-pa-fetterman-rated-more-favorably-by-republicans-than-gop-sen-mccormick-new-poll-shows-one-america-news-network) — NEWS HEADLINES: Pa.: Fetterman rated more favorably by Republicans than GOP Sen. McCormick, new poll shows – One America News Network - [nytimespost.com](https://nytimespost.com/maverick-democrat-surges-with-republicans-as-his-own-party-turns-on-him-stoking-talk-of-gop-switch-2) — Maverick Democrat surges with Republicans as his own party turns on him, stoking talk of GOP switch - NEW YORK TIMES POST - [democraticaccent.com](https://democraticaccent.com/maverick-democrat-surges-with-republicans-as-his-own-party-turns-on-him-stoking-talk-of-gop-switch) — Maverick Democrat surges with Republicans as his own party turns on him, stoking talk of GOP switch – Democratic Accent - [Fox News](https://foxnews.com/politics/maverick-democrat-surges-republicans-party-turns-stoking-talk-gop-switch) — Maverick Democrat surges with Republicans as his own party turns on him, stoking talk of GOP switch - [OAN](https://oann.com/newsroom/pa-fetterman-rated-more-favorably-by-republicans-than-gop-sen-mccormick-new-poll-shows) — Pa.: Fetterman rated more favorably by Republicans than GOP Sen. McCormick, new poll shows - [Newsmax](https://newsmax.com/politics/fetterman-poll-republicans/2026/08/25/id/1267261) — Poll: Pa. Republicans View Fetterman More Favorably Than GOP Senator - [American Faith](https://americanfaith.com/gop-leader-says-republicans-would-welcome-fetterman) — GOP Leader Says Republicans Would 'Welcome' Fetterman - [Attack of the Fanboy](https://attackofthefanboy.com/news/john-fetterman-polls-higher-among-pennsylvania-republicans-than-the-states-gop-senator-new-poll-reveals) — John Fetterman polls higher among Pennsylvania Republicans than the state's GOP senator - [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/4699750/fetterman-popularity-among-gop-democrats-plummets-pennsylvania-poll) — Fetterman’s popularity with Democrats plummets in Pennsylvania: Poll - [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/aug/25/pennsylvania-republicans-favor-john-fetterman-dave-mccormick-poll) — More Pennsylvania Republicans favor Fetterman than they do McCormick: Poll - [Cleveland](https://cleveland.com/politics/2026/08/will-this-trump-praised-democrat-switch-parties-new-poll-shows-shocking-results.html) — Will this Trump-praised Democrat switch parties? New poll shows shocking results - [Newsweek](https://newsweek.com/john-fetterman-more-popular-republicans-than-his-gop-counterpart-12364358) — John Fetterman is more popular with Republicans than his GOP counterpart - [KSNV](https://news3lv.com/news/nation-world/poll-pennsylvania-republicans-like-democrat-fetterman-more-than-the-states-gop-senator-dave-mccormick) — Poll: Pennsylvania Republicans like Fetterman more than the state's GOP senator - [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/6048811-fetterman-mccormick-pennsylvania-republican-voters) — Fetterman viewed more favorably than GOP senator by Pennsylvania Republicans: Poll - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/fettermans-popularity-with-republicans-surges-as-he-angers-the-left) — Fetterman’s popularity with Republicans surges as he angers the left - [Joe.My.God.](https://joemygod.com/2026/08/poll-73-of-republicans-approve-of-fetterman) — POLL: 73% Of Republicans Approve Of Fetterman - [The Daily Wire](https://dailywire.com/news/could-fetterman-jump-ship-gop-welcomes-senator-as-his-favorability-plummets-among-dems) — Could Fetterman Jump Ship? GOP Welcomes Senator As His Favorability Plummets Among Dems - [Inquirer](https://inquirer.com/politics/election/john-fetterman-donald-trump-israel-pennsylvania-poll-20260825.html) — Pa. Democrats say John Fetterman is siding with Donald Trump too much, new poll shows - [Political Wire](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/25/john-fettermans-popularity-with-republicans-surges) — John Fetterman’s Popularity with Republicans Surges ## Questions **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. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/fetterman-popular-with-pa-republicans-divides-democrats-poll-shows. 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