Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has long been known for a blunt, unfiltered approach to politics—an approach that, for better or worse, has repeatedly put him at odds not only with Republicans, but increasingly with members of his own party. The most recent government shutdown once again highlighted that internal tension. While Congress scrambled for a solution to the gridlock that left federal workers unpaid and vital programs in limbo, Fetterman made a choice that separated him from many Democratic leaders: he voted early and consistently to reopen the government. His decision wasn’t subtle—nor was his frustration with Democratic officials...
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